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River City Half Marathon
River City Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Columbus, Georgia. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Columbus, GA
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Course
- Point-to-point course with about 350 ft of climbing and over 500 ft of descent (net downhill), making it a fast course; crosses the North Highlands Dam and historic Downtown Columbus.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail
About the River City Half Marathon
River City Half Marathon is a fast, net-downhill point-to-point road half marathon in Columbus, Georgia, run by Revolution Running along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk from Lake Oliver Marina to Oxbow Meadows near Fort Benning. A companion 5K is held the evening before.
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River City Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the River City Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the River City Half Marathon held?
- In Columbus, Georgia.
- What distances does the River City Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the River City Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the River City Half Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the River City Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail.
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