Sat, Apr 17, 2027

London OH Marathon

London, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

MarathonHalf Marathon5K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Sep 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the London OH Marathon

The course runs along flat, tree-lined rail trails out toward Darby Creek Metro Park, starting and finishing at Merri-Mac Park. Flat is not an overstatement here: the terrain barely changes from start to finish. The sheltered trail surface makes it a genuine choice for runners chasing a personal best or a qualifying standard.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at a location to be announced, with race-morning pickup available at Merri-Mac Park for those who need it. Parking is close to the start and finish line, with access through the park entrance near the playground.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

202finishers

1:04:59winner

1:59:31median

3:56:43cutoff

Top 3: Zach Kreft (1:04:59) · Johnny Sayle (1:05:37) · Jordan Foster (1:06:02)

5K · 2026 results

73finishers

23:54winner

38:46median

2:12:05cutoff

Top 3: J. Mars (23:54) · Dylan Van Horn (24:03) · Rob Swartz (24:07)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

66finishers

2:27:57winner

3:56:53median

6:02:05cutoff

Top 3: Maxwell Pettit (2:27:57) · Nolan Vondracek (2:39:00) · Adam Salberg (2:47:03)

The London OH Marathon has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 13.1 Miles results.

Median

See how your time stacks up nationally →

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.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$70

13.1 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$65

5K4/17/2027 07:15$25

26.2 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$70

13.1 Miles4/17/2027 07:00$65

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Common Questions About the London OH Marathon

Will I finish last at the London OH Marathon?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 1:59:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:56:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the London OH Marathon a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 202 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 London OH Marathon?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:04:59 while the median finisher took 1:59:31. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.