By Okon Ekpenyong
A local Columbus resident, Quentin Patterson, considers himself a city historian. He believes that the city has evolved over the years and that each year, cultural festivals, major sporting events like the Columbus marathon, and others have positioned Ohio’s State Capital to be positively re-innovating, and the world takes notice.
Patterson believes that the success of Sunday’s marathon and half-marathon will be an example for cities and countries to follow. The event showcased the latest in sports technology and demonstrated the ability of race organizers to put on a safe and successful event. He believes this will inspire other cities and countries to innovate and create similar events that prioritize athlete safety and performance.
Events:
Columbus is known for its love for positive events, and The Columbus Marathon is no exception. The event is a huge success each year, with thousands worldwide participating.
Community: Not only does the marathon bring awareness to fitness and encourage camaraderie among participants, but it also highlights the importance of community and bringing people together. The marathon is a perfect example of the positive energy that flows through the city during such events and is something we need more of worldwide.
Connectivity:
Love is our core, and it’s the city’s foundation that pulls that energy together to become one during each event. Every foot that pounds the pavement during this marathon exemplifies the spirit that arises in each smile, each encouraging word, each “hi, how are you?” each one of us expressing the coming together for a common goal of connecting the community.
Humanity: The acts of humanity are displayed from start to finish as each participant has come to downtown Columbus to share the journey in this marathon. We have taken a moment to believe that we are, in fact, a WE for a commonality of beautiful and impactful work of sweat, perseverance, and dedication to be the example of our city.
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