Ohio · Marathon

2026-2027 Marathons in Ohio

Every upcoming Marathon in Ohio, all 12 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

12 upcoming marathons · 10 with finish-time stats

5K Races 34910K Races 77Half Marathons 56Ultramarathons 7
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Ohio races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,013 finishersMERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHONin the Half Marathon

Ohio Marathons by City

Canal Fulton 1Grafton 1Belmont 1Glouster 1Beavercreek 1Dublin 1Xenia 1Cleveland 1London 1Toledo 1Peninsula 1Cuyahoga Falls 1

The Next Marathons in Ohio

12 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Haunted Forest Marathon Canal Fulton, OHMarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration closedFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Scare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K Grafton, OH10KMarathonRegistration closedFrom $75Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH40 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Bobcat Glouster, OHMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $95Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (45) Beavercreek, OH5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $95Details Sun, Feb 7, 2027Warm Up Columbus Dublin, OHMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $70Details Sun, Apr 4, 2027ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K Xenia, OHMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $55Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Run The Land - East vs. West Cleveland, OHMarathon20 MilesHalf Marathon10KFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027London OH Marathon London, OHMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $85Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON Toledo, OHMarathonHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $120Details Sat, May 29, 2027Fools Peninsula, OH60 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon10KFrom $85Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Burning River Endurance Run & Relay Cuyahoga Falls, OH100 Miles50 MilesMarathonFrom $100Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Ohio

Which Ohio cities have the most marathons?

Canal Fulton (1), Grafton (1), Belmont (1), Glouster (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most marathons held in Ohio?

April is the busiest month for Marathon races in Ohio, with 4 of the 12, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Ohio Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 Marathon races in Ohio with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:15:36, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail Marathon races in Ohio?

Yes, 3 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.