River City Half Marathon
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River City Half Marathon (Columbus, GA) : October 11, 2026
The event is a Half Marathon held in Columbus, Georgia. It is a point-to-point race that starts at Lake Oliver Marina and finishes at Oxbow Meadows, near Fort Benning. The course runs mostly along the Chattahoochee River and passes the North Highlands Dam and historic downtown Columbus. The route includes about 350 feet of total incline and over 500 feet of total decline. The race has a 4-hour cut off.
Course and race services
Aid stations are located at miles 2.5, 6.75, and 10. They provide electrolyte drinks, water, gels, and fruit. Carrying a personal bottle, handheld, or pack is encouraged. All finishers receive a finisher's medal. Registered participants who met the hoodie deadline will receive a hoodie; later registrants receive a Revolution Running shirt.
Logistics and other information
Packet pickup is available at DexaFit Columbus, 6440 W Hamilton Park Rd Suite B1, Columbus, GA, on the days before the race and also at the start line on race morning. DexaFit is the event title sponsor and is offering discounted body scans and VO2 max tests for participants at packet pickup. Buses shuttle registered riders from the finish (Oxbow Meadows) to the start (Lake Oliver Marina) for those who purchase bus tickets; otherwise participants must arrange their own transportation. Post-race food and drinks are provided for finishers. The refund policy allows a 100% refund until three months before the race; after that there is no refund. Hotels listed near the course include the Hampton Inn (near the finish) and the DoubleTree by Hilton (near the start). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
