November 12, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11/13/2024
OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon to Host Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up in 2025
Columbus, OH – The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K is proud to announce that it will host the Spring Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up in 2025.
The running & walking event, scheduled for April 26, 2025, will bring together over 11,000 runners and walkers for a celebration of the healthy, active lifestyle. It will feature the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K distance, ensuring that runners and walkers of all levels can participate.
Black Girls RUN! (BGR!) is a national organization dedicated to encouraging and motivating African American women to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The organization, founded in 2009, is led by CEO Jay Ell Alexander and has grown into a powerful movement with over 250,000 members across more than 75 groups nationwide. The annual National Meet-Up is a highlight of the BGR! calendar, offering members the opportunity to connect, inspire, and run together.
"We are thrilled to partner with Black Girls RUN! for their National Meet-Up during the 2025 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon," said David Babner, Founder and Race Director of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon. "This partnership aligns with our commitment to inclusivity and celebrating the healthy, active lifestyle. We look forward to welcoming BGR! members to Columbus and supporting their mission of promoting diversity within the running and walking community."
The OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up is more than a race, it’s a celebration of community, strength and resilience.
“The opportunity to collaborate for this amazing event is so exciting,” said Alexander. “The energy of our organization and members matched with the excitement of this race will be an event like no other. After participating for the first time last year, there was no question we had to bring BGR! Nation to Columbus. And, as we always like to say, it will be ‘a party on the pavement’.”
Jay Ell Alexander will also serve as the Honorary Race Director of the 2025 event.
BGR! members who attend the National Meet-Up and sign up for Team BGR! will receive an exclusive medal, commemorative bib, pre-race celebration, post-race party, and more as the city of Columbus welcomes and celebrates the group.
Registration for the 2025 OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon and the Black Girls RUN! National Meet-Up is currently open. Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot and take advantage of current pricing.
For more information about the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, visit CapitalCityHalfMarathon.com. To learn more about Black Girls RUN!, visit www.blackgirlsrun.com.
About the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon:
Founded in 2004, the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon is one of the premier road race events in the Midwest. The event features the OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K and is produced by M3S Sports. Voted the #2 Half Marathon in the Country by USA Today, the event features a one-of-a-kind tour of Columbus and a post-race party and concert to celebrate runners and walkers living a healthy, active lifestyle.
About Black Girls RUN!:
Black Girls RUN! is a national organization that encourages African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. With over 250,000 members across the United States, Black Girls RUN! promotes community, empowerment, and a healthy lifestyle through running. The organization’s mission is to tackle the growing obesity epidemic in the African American community and provide a supportive environment for women to achieve their health goals.
Media Contact:
Danielle Wagner, Marketing & Communications
M3S Sports / OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon
ph: 330.727.4883
Danielle@M3SSports.com