Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Great Miami Riverway Half

Troy, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2015

Half Marathon

Entry is $70 now and rises to $80 after Aug 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Great Miami Riverway Half

The course runs point-to-point from downtown Troy to Piqua, following city streets before picking up a riverside bike path heading north. Along the way it passes the Eldean Covered Bridge, which is worth the trip on its own. The terrain is mixed, so expect pavement of both the road and trail variety before finishing near a brewery at the far end.

Packet pickup is available the day before at a running store in Piqua, with a second option race morning near the start in downtown Troy. Parking is available at an arena and a city park. A shuttle runs from the finish back to the start area, so you do not need to arrange a car at both ends.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

243finishers

1:07:33winner

2:06:05median

4:16:51cutoff

Top 3: Simon Heys (1:07:33) · Garang Madut (1:07:46) · Noah Tobin (1:10:10)

The Great Miami Riverway Half has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/13/2026 08:00$70

13.1 Miles9/13/2026 07:00$70

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Common Questions About the Great Miami Riverway Half

Will I finish last at the Great Miami Riverway Half?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:06:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:16:51, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Great Miami Riverway Half a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 243 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Great Miami Riverway Half?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:07:33 while the median finisher took 2:06:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.