Race Information

The Events:

Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Commit To Be Fit 5k (3.1 miles) Run/Walk
Capital Kids Mascot Chase (a fun run for children and mascots of all ages)

Event Starting times

8:30 AM Capital Kids Mascot Chase
9:00 AM Half Marathon
9:10 AM 5K

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Expo / Packet Pickup

The 2008 Capital City Health and Fitness Expo will take place on Friday April 11, 2008 from 11am to 8pm. All registered athletes need to stop by the expo to pick up their race packet, t-shirt and goody bag. Athletes will also have the opportunity to visit over 40 health and fitness booths, listen to various speakers and purchase the latest running gear. Walk up registration will also be available on Friday. No race day registration or race day packet pickup.

The expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, Regency Ballroom — 3rd Floor, located at 350 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

If you are an exhibitor and interested in a booth please email Beth Salinger at bsalinger@johnbingham.com for details.

The Health & Fitness Expo Just Got Sweeter!

The Capital City Health & Fitness Expo is pleased to welcome Pure Imagination Chocolatier to the event this year. Master Chocolatier Daniel Cooper will be sharing some tasty confections from his North Market location with Expo attendees. Pure Imagination specializes in truffles but has a complete line of treats you will love. For more information, take a look at www.pureimaginationchocolatier.com and be sure to find Daniel at the Expo. See you there!

Expo Speaker Schedule

12:00pm - Inspiration from John "The Penguin" Bingham
12:30pm - Last minute tips and tricks from Coach Jenny Hadfield
1:00pm - Course Talk by Race Director David Babner
4:00pm - Course Talk by Race Director David Babner
4:30pm - Q&A with the Medical Director: Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them presented by Darrin Bright, MD
5:00pm - Inspiration from John "The Penguin" Bingham
5:30pm - Last minute tips and tricks from Coach Jenny Hadfield

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Runner Services

The Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon will implement all runner services necessary to make this event one of the best half marathons in the country.

One of a kind 'Penguin' Finisher Medals for all participants
Innovative participant shirts
On line registration
6 Aid stations along half marathon with water and Gatorade
Chip Timing Technology
Individual's name on Bib Numbers
Self Seeded Corral Start
Race Results available on line within 24 hours
Expanded media coverage
Prize Money
Race Day Entertainment on Course and at the Start/Finish Line

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Rules of the Road

Please note that the course will remain open for four (4) hours, thus the course will close on a continuous pace of 18:19 minutes per mile.

Anyone who cannot maintain the 18:19-minute-per-mile pace must move to the sidewalks as the course closes to allow regular vehicular traffic through.

The following are NOT permitted in the Half Marathon & 5k:

Coaches, pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, or any other types of vehicles (other than official vehicles). These regulations are for your safety and the safety of the other participants in the race. Please do not bring or carry any of these items with you.

The Staff of the Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon reserves the right to disqualify participants who have any of the above items.

Runner Bibs

All registered participants will receive a bib number that must be worn on race day. Please do not alter the bib in any way.
The bib must be visible and worn on the front outside of all clothing during the entire race.
Bib numbers are non-transferable. Each bib must be worn by the registrant to whom it has been assigned.

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ChampionChip© Requirements

Do not forget your chip on race day. Without a chip, you will not receive a time!
Participants who own their own ChampionChip© must provide this information on the entry form as well as have it verified at Packet Pick-up.
The ChampionChip© must be secured to the participant's shoe. If the runner carries the chip in his/her hand, fanny pack, etc. the ChampionChip© will not be able to record a time.
Fasten the ChampionChip© with the strip provided with the chip.
Chips are non-transferable. Each chip must be worn only by the participant to whom it is assigned.
Do not cross the finish line more than once.
Do not lose the ChampionChip©—a $35 replacement fee will be charged to any participant who fails to return the ChampionChip© at the finish line.

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Route Map (click to enlarge)

Half Marathon

5K

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Awards & Divisions

Finisher Medals

All finishers will be greeted at the finish line with a one-of-a-kind medal. Volunteers will be there to put your well deserved medal around your neck.

Age Group Awards for The Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon

presented by Columbus Running Company

1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group for men and women, starting with under 15, then 15-19, 20-24 etc. up to 80-plus. (half marathon only)
1st, 2nd and 3rd overall men and women, and 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall masters men and women. (half marathon only)

Age Group Award winners can pick up their awards at the event and then at: Columbus Running Company
6465 Perimeter Drive in Dublin, OH 43016
Phone: (614) 764-0855, website www.ColumbusRunning.com. The awards will be at the store until the end of May.

Wheelchair Division

The Bank of America Capital City Half Marathon offers a Wheelchair division. Wheelchair athletes can compete against other participants in the Half Marathon.

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