River City Half Marathon

River City Half Marathon : Columbus, GA

The event is a weekend running event in Columbus, Georgia, featuring a half marathon and a separate 5K on the evening before. The half marathon is a point to point course that starts at Lake Oliver Marina and finishes at Oxbow Meadows near Fort Benning. Much of the route follows the Chattahoochee River, passes over the North Highlands Dam, and goes through historic downtown Columbus. The course includes about 350 feet of total incline and over 500 feet of total decline.

Distances

• Half Marathon course from Lake Oliver Marina to Oxbow Meadows
• River City 5K held Saturday evening with proceeds benefiting a local elementary school

Race services include packet pickup at DexaFit Columbus, 6440 W Hamilton Park Rd Suite B1, on Friday and Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and additional pickup at the start line on race morning starting at 6:45am. Registered entrants by Sunday September 21 will receive a hoodie; later registrants receive a Revolution Running shirt. All finishers receive a finisher medal. Shuttle buses from the finish to the start are available for ticket purchasers; buses board near the Hampton Inn at 2870 S Lumpkin Rd. Aid stations are located at miles 2.5, 6.75, and 10 and will offer water, electrolyte drinks, gels, and fruit. Food and drinks are provided for finishers. The half marathon has a four hour course cutoff. Refunds are available in full until three months before the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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