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    Southern Ohio Forest Rally

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    Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

    Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

    4.4(17 reviews)
    69.4 kmDowntown

    Fun, fast, and mostly flat race. The course (I ran the 15K) was very well marked and there were…read moreabundant volunteers all along the course. Even though the weather sucked big time, everyone made the best out of the situation. I liked the post race snack and the hooded jacket is the best swag I've ever received from a race. I swear if I get another cotton t-shirt from a race, my closet is going to stage a mutiny. Great course, volunteers, and swag, the "Perfect Storm" as far as races go. I might not do it next year, but if you're in the area, definitely check it out. Tips: Arrive early. I had rockstar street parking for free! Granted I woke at 4AM that day and was probably an hour or so early to the race. Look online for discount codes. I saved a bit of money by finding some mommy blog with a code. :) Bring a disposable blanket if you are cold. You might wait a bit in the start corral.

    Anything like this deserves 5 stars - you're being healthy and getting treated at the same time!…read more It's a well organized race and a lot of fun to run - I will say, though, at the end of the race you're a little too hot to enjoy hot chocolate. :-) My husband was staring at his saying "I WANT to eat it. I just don't feel like it!" Keep the races coming, Columbus!

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    Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - My 5K friends, team "Hot Chocolates" getting an hour before the race start time.

    My 5K friends, team "Hot Chocolates" getting an hour before the race start time.

    Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - Oh yeah, hot cocoa and delicious chocolate fondue to dip my banana, pretzel and rice crispie treat in. Just call me "Finisher"!

    Oh yeah, hot cocoa and delicious chocolate fondue to dip my banana, pretzel and rice crispie treat in. Just call me "Finisher"!

    Hot Chocolate 15k/5k

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    Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Veil Bar at Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs

    Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs - A Caesars Rewards Destination

    2.7(155 reviews)
    56.3 km
    $$

    So first off, this place is pretty bland in comparison to the casinos in California where I was…read morevisiting from... All the employees except maybe TWO were like that "do you have dry eyes" guy from that commercial lol no personalities and maybe it's just how the Ohio "vibe" is idk. I'm really glad I ended my visit here at the cafe because it really made it end on a good note. There was one worker who really stood out to me as he almost effortlessly made me feel like we were old friends. He had me laughing and joking with him the first 5 min of the initial introduction and I found myself enjoying myself without even realizing it. He seems to really enjoy what he does and he's good at it! His food he made me even tasted better than my friends but that could just be because of the whole experience with him was enjoyable lol he's definitely an asset to this place they don't even know! I'm pretty sure his name was Brandon but he had me calling him bestie by the time we left lol

    I've been coming to Scioto Downs for years and it never disappoints. Stopped in for what was…read moresupposed to be a quick visit and somehow ended up having one of the greatest gambling performances in recent Ohio history. Spent most of my time on the Frankenstein slots ("more power!"), which have apparently become my emotional support machine. Between that and my horse absolutely crushing it at the track, I was starting to wonder if I should quit my day job and become a full-time racing and slots analyst. A special shoutout to Rosie at the High Limit Bar, because I refuse to play low limit machines. Rosie provided truly exceptional, phenomenal service all night and made an already great experience even better. The casino is clean, the atmosphere is fun, and there's always something going on. My wife and son had such a great time that we'll definitely be back for his 24th birthday on July 30th. Five stars. Frankenstein was spinning ("more power!"), the horse was winning, Rosie was delivering elite service, and for one glorious evening I felt smarter than the casino.

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    Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Horseman and Racing Image

    Horseman and Racing Image

    Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Horseman and Racing Image

    Horseman and Racing Image

    Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Stay at Hampton Inn & Suites while visiting Scioto Downs

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    Stay at Hampton Inn & Suites while visiting Scioto Downs

    Capital City Quarter & Half Marathon

    Capital City Quarter & Half Marathon

    4.4(7 reviews)
    69.6 kmDowntown

    We have done this race many times over the years and I have never done a review. Well, that ends…read moretoday. The reason that we typically run the Cap City over the Columbus Marathon is because Cap City is in the spring as oppose to the Columbus Marathon that is in the late fall. For my fiance the fall is a difficult time of year due to football season (he is a coach), so we choose to do Cap City in the spring. We have done both the Half and the Quarter, the routes are always well mapped out. If you haven't done a race in Columbus, Ohio yet you will be pleasantly surprised to find out that there is not much elevation change throughout the route. It makes for a nice even, almost east race. Two years ago I switched from the half to the quarter and I had so much fun. It was like a leisurely Saturday morning run. I told myself after I crossed that finish that I am done with the half. Now I just want to go out, have fun, and enjoy my run and the others I'm out on the course with. I'm so thrilled with my decision and I'm never looking back. My favorite part is when I cross the finish line and I make my way to the after party. Food and drink is free and plentiful. The weather was perfect this year for the race (first time in years and years) and ideal to hang out for an extended period of time at the after party. We almost had too much fun at the after party!!!! So much camaraderie to be had with fellow runners. Congratulations abound and cans of free beverages are raised. We had the absolute best time this year. Try the quarter out, I bet you have fun!!!!

    All in all, I had a great time running this race and thought that logistically things went very…read moresmoothly. Check-in process was a lot easier than I had anticipated. This was the best supported Half Marathon I've ever run, with support stations stocked with electrolytes and water every 2 miles! For once, I didn't have to run carrying my own bottle! And they had GU blocks at Mile 6- yay! Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers! Also loved the 8:00 a.m. start time- super civilized! Good job to all the 7000(?) finishers! Love this event, as it has a real community feel to it, now I want to move to Columbus :)

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    Capital City Quarter & Half Marathon - This race had THE BEST crowd support. Thanks Columbus, OH!

    This race had THE BEST crowd support. Thanks Columbus, OH!

    Capital City Quarter & Half Marathon - Starting line

    Starting line

    Capital City Quarter & Half Marathon - GREAT finisher medals! :)

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    GREAT finisher medals! :)

    Moler Raceway Park

    Moler Raceway Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    90.9 km

    A couple of summers ago, we made it out to Lawrenceburg Speedway for its annual "Night of…read moreDestruction," what with school-bus races, a lawnmower derby, and the like. Naturally enough, this prompted a positive Yelp review. I compared Lawrenceburg Speedway to an attractive old minor-league ballpark and encouraged city highbrows to come out for a night of good cheap fun. While we were out at Lawrenceburg, our friend Larry advised us that the speedway there was "advanced" or highfalutin in comparison to Moler Raceway out in Clermont County. He was right. Lawrenceburg is slick, polished, and thoroughly mainsteam, exurban middle-class. It was pretty much inevitable that we were going to have to check out Moler. So last summer, we penetrated deep into the wilds of Clermont in the most appropriate way possible, in Larry's massive crew-cab Dodge pickup. We recently went back. If Lawrenceburg is a nice Double-A ballpark, Moler Raceway is a a straight-up knothole, gravel-strewn, all-dirt sandlot. (Or for those many Yelpers who like to call any restaurant or bar or other going concern a "dive" if it looks older than the 1990s and if less than 85 percent of the crowd falls below median U.S. income or education levels, they're going to have to come up with a whole new down-and-out term for Moler Raceway.) Moler is flat-out country. It's hidden back in a clearing in the Clermont woods, and when you finally arrive in Moler's overgrown grassy parking area, you might think you've stumbled upon an old-time backwoods tent revival meeting. Aside from the race cars and the dusty track, there are a couple of low-slung cinder-block buildings, some old wooden bleachers that have seen better days, and a shabby pressbox. (Unfortunately, there are only Port-a-Lets rather than actual bathrooms.) The seats are separated from the dirt track by a tall chain-link fence that looks patched together. In other words, it's just about perfect. A couple of weeks ago we went back for a night of racing: late models, modifieds, Chevettes, and compacts. The first two types of cars produce the most speed and power and thunder, sliding around the tight turns and kicking up big clouds of dust. (You might want to get your beer in a can rather than asking for a draft.) But it was all pretty entertaining. As I said in my Lawrenceburg review, I couldn't really care less about following motorsports or watching them on television, but as a now-and-then $13 entertainment value Moler is hard to beat.

    Can't ask for a better run track! Race track run by racers. They care and it shows.read more

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    Moler Raceway Park
    Moler Raceway Park
    Moler Raceway Park

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