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I ran the Chicago Marathon two weeks prior to the Columbus Marathon. It was going to be my first marathon. Needless to say, Chicago was very disappointing…After I returned home from Chicago, a friend had mentioned that the Columbus Marathon was in two weeks. I signed up and had a great experience yesterday.

Captain Paul F. Broxterman, Jr.
Cincinnati Police Department
Training Section Commander

We had a great time in Columbus. There were probably 30-plus runners from my club here in Oakville (plus, traveling companions). We all found it to be a first-class race. Outstanding race support, great run expo, tremendous aid stations, fantastic race marshals and volunteers and a great finishers’ area and meet up spot for families. The finish line was something else – awesome.

Dave Patrick
Oakville ON Canada

I would like to compliment the marathon staff for a world-class, exceptional experience! This was my first half-marathon and I used your training schedule and my finish (my goal was to do just that) was better than I expected. I went into this to do once, but I was hooked. From what I hear from other runners – the Columbus half was the best to begin with as the spectators were so inspiring and the entire day was very well organized. I have high expectations and you exceeded them! Thank you!!!

Jay Clark

It is now official. I have run my first marathon, and I can honestly say that it was......enjoyable! The first 13.1 was surprisingly quick and painless. I hit the wall late at around 22-23 miles and trudged in the last few miles for a finish time of 3:38:34. It was a beautiful day and an absolutely wonderful environment. I think I might have just gotten hooked to this whole marathon thing.

Farris Sheikh
Nationwide

I ran my first half marathon Sunday, my birthday. I had a great time! I loved everything about this race. The military helicopter flyover was amazing. The song "Simply the Best" was blasting out the stereo as we crossed the starting line… Other highlights: seeing the Governor cheer us on from his driveway, so many people cheering us on, the pace team doing military cheers at mile 11 and 12, the great bands--folk, R&B, rock, jazz. Running into someone from Jersey (my home state), a lady who has the same birthday as me, joking with some of the runners when someone's pace alarm went off in Bexley. This half marathon was everything I hoped it would be and more. And, to top it off, the poster and medal I got for finishing have my birthday on them! I'm really glad I chose Columbus for my first half. I can’t wait to recover and run my next one. I plan on running the New Jersey Marathon (my first) next May. I’m excited about building on the success I had in Columbus!

Chris Zawodniak
Nationwide