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 Sep 22, 2026.
When in April
The April Race Weekends
Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 3 and April 4, with 3 of them.
Apr 3 – Apr 43
Apr 10 – Apr 112
Apr 17 – Apr 181
Apr 24 – Apr 251
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The April Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Common Questions About Running an April Half Marathon in Ohio
When in April are most Half Marathon races held?
The busiest weekend in Ohio is April 3 and April 4, with 3 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, April 3 with 2. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
When should I sign up for an April Half Marathon?
As early as you can. 4 of these April Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 6 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does an April Half Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $22, with paid entries running from $10 up to $45. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 6 of these April Half Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:08:04, and the median winning time was 1:25:30. So anything under 2:08:04 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical April Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 197 runners, across the 6 of these April Half Marathon races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 3:50:19.
Are there trail Half Marathon races in Ohio in April?
Yes, one race around Ohio gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
Half Marathon Races in Other Months
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.