½ Marathon
The 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus ½ Marathon will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18. The event will start in tandem with the full marathon near the corner of Broad and Third streets and the 1/2 marathon athletes will run or walk with the full marathoners until they turn left onto Nationwide Blvd. to the finish at 13.1 miles. ½ Marathon runners will start with the rest of the field at 7:30 a.m.
- 2008 Male Champion: Joseph Ngetich (Kenya) 1:04:10 (event record)
- 2008 Female Champion: Ann Alyanak (Bellbrook, OH) 1:14:46 (event record)
Secure the early bird registration rate of $50 for the 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon.
