OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Columbus, United States. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 24, 2027
- Start
- Columbus 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is a major spring race in downtown Columbus featuring live entertainment along the course and a finish line party at the Columbus Commons.
What this race demands
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon requires sustaining a 21.1 km effort through downtown Columbus during the spring.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the half marathon distance of 21.1 km requires sustained cardiovascular output over a prolonged duration.
Spring racing conditions
Racing in late April in Columbus calls for preparation across variable spring weather conditions.
A half marathon lasting over two hours benefits from consistent carbohydrate intake ranging from 30 to 60 grams per hour.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:45–2:10
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 31, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 4, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 18, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Columbus, United States.
How long is OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon demand?
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon requires sustaining a 21.1 km effort through downtown Columbus during the spring.
Who is OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon for?
OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is open to all participants.
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