Sat, Mar 20, 2027

Hermes Half a Half Marathon

Lakewood, OH

Opens Jan 1, 2027Annual since at least 2022

6.55 Miles

About the Hermes Half a Half Marathon

The course runs along the metro park near the marina at Emerald Necklace, a lakefront setting that makes for a scenic stretch of road in late winter. The distance sits at exactly half a half marathon, which makes it a practical target for runners building toward longer races or just looking for something shorter than a traditional half.

Early packet pickup the day before happens at the Hermes Sports office in Tremont, which the organizers genuinely recommend over the race-morning lines outside the marina. Walkers get an earlier start time than runners, so the two groups have a bit of space between them on the course.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.55 Miles · 2026 results

450finishers

38:57winner

1:06:20median

2:12:57cutoff

Top 3: Joseph Kelly (38:57) · Jonathan Zappala (39:18) · Adam Lewis (39:30)

The Hermes Half a Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

6.55 Miles3/20/2027 08:00$40

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Common Questions About the Hermes Half a Half Marathon

Will I finish last at the Hermes Half a Half Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.55 Miles field finished slower than 1:06:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:12:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hermes Half a Half Marathon a good first 6.55 Miles?

A field of 450 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 6.55 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hermes Half a Half Marathon?

The 6.55 Miles winner ran 38:57 while the median finisher took 1:06:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.