River City Half Marathon

River City Half Marathon : Columbus, GA

The River City Half Marathon is a point-to-point half marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia. Distances:

• Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  The course starts at Lake Oliver Marina and finishes at Oxbow Meadows near Fort Benning. The majority of the route runs alongside the Chattahoochee River, passes over the North Highlands Dam, goes through historic downtown Columbus, and traverses Oxbow Meadows. The course includes about 350 feet of uphill and over 500 feet of downhill elevation change.

Race details and logistics

Packet pickup is available at DexaFit Columbus, 6440 W Hamilton Park Rd Suite B1, Columbus GA, on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Packet pickup is also available at the start line on race morning. This is a point-to-point event; a shuttle is provided from the finish to the start for participants who purchase a bus ticket. Bus pickup for shuttles is 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 offer water, electrolyte drinks, gels, and fruit; carrying a bottle or hydration pack is recommended. All finishers receive a finisher medal; registrants before the hoodie deadline receive a hoodie, later registrants receive a Revolution Running shirt. Post-race food and drinks are provided to finishers; a food ticket is issued to each runner. All participants have 4 hours to complete the half marathon. A virtual half marathon option is available; virtual participants receive medal and apparel by mail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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