A non-runner's guide to enjoying the Columbus Marathon route

• Expect road closures and lots of happy yet suffering people in running bibs.

By the numbers: More than 15,000 athletes are participating this weekend, representing 48 states and 13 countries.

• Around 300,000 drink cups and other snacks will be handed out to the competitors.
• Over 500 portable restrooms will line the starting corrals and course. (Knowing how jittery pre-race runners get, it's probably not enough.)

Pro tips: If you're not running, here are our suggestions for still enjoying the marathon course:

What to eat:

🍌 Arepazo, mile 11: Tyler loves its plantain dishes and people-watching on the High Street patio.

😍 Momo Ghar, miles 13 and 25: Alissa's a fan, and so is the mayor of Flavortown.

🇵🇭 Bonifacio, mile 20: One of Andrew's go-to places for impressing out-of-towners.

What else to see:

🎵 The Bluestone, mile 1: Take in a show at a 19th-century church on Broad Street renovated into one of Columbus' most unique venues.

📽 Drexel Theatre, mile 4: Catch "One Battle After Another" or next month's "Wicked" sequel.

🌳 Schiller Park, mile 10: Peep the champion trees and enjoy Actors' Theatre summer performances.