River City Half Marathon
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River City Half Marathon
The River City event on October 10-11, 2026 in Columbus, GA includes a half marathon and a Saturday evening 5K. The half marathon is point-to-point, starting at Lake Oliver Marina and finishing at Oxbow Meadows near Fort Benning.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- River City 5K
The half marathon course runs mostly alongside the Chattahoochee River, passes over the North Highlands Dam, goes through historic Downtown Columbus, and finishes through Oxbow Meadows. The course features about 350 feet of incline and over 500 feet of decline. A map of the route is available from the organizer.
Packet pickup is at DexaFit Columbus, 6440 W Hamilton Park Rd Suite B1, Columbus GA 31909, on Friday and Saturday from 8am until 4pm, and at the start line (Lake Oliver Marina) starting at 6:45am on race morning. DexaFit is the title sponsor and will offer discounted body scans and VO2 Max tests for participants at packet pickup.
This is a point-to-point race; shuttle service from the finish back to the start is available for participants who purchase a bus ticket. Buses will pick up at the south end of the Hampton Inn parking lot, 2870 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus GA.
Aid stations are located at miles 2.5, 6.75, and 10 and will supply electrolyte drinks, water, gels, and fruit. Carrying a bottle, handheld, or pack is strongly encouraged. Finishers receive a medal and post-race food and drinks are provided for all finishers. Hoodie orders required by Sunday Sept 21st; later registrations receive a Revolution Running shirt. Participants have 4 hours to complete the half marathon. Refunds are 100% until three months before the race date; after that there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
