P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Host: Warren County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 2nd Annual P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon in 2025!
• Meaning of P.A.C.E: PACE stands for Parks and Community Events, and the goal of this race is to have people experience the beauty of Smiths Grove and Oakland.
• Community Involvement: Community members donate, volunteer, decorate, and celebrate the runners all weekend long.
• Participant Perks: All marathon and half marathon participants will receive a shirt, and marathon and half marathon finishers will receive a unique medal that features these two communities.

🏁 Race Details

• Half Marathon Route: IMPORTANT! The half marathon will follow the marathon for the first 9.5 miles, then will go a different way. The Half Marathon will be entirely in Smiths Grove.
• Packet Pick-Up: Early packet pick-up for marathon and half marathon will be available Friday, May 9th from 6:00-9:00pm at Ed Spear Park.
• Block Party: Please join us in a community block party that will be at the park from 5p-9p. There will be games, live music, food trucks, and more!
• Check-In Time: Please arrive to check in and pick-up your bib and t-shirt no later than 6:30am. BOTH races will begin at 7:00am.

🌄 Course Information

• Start and End: This race will begin and end at Ed Spear Park.
• Route Composition: Over 90% of the route is paved, with the remaining 10% being gravel.
• Difficulty: There are moderate hills on this course!
• Registration Fees: Marathon is $75 and Half Marathon is $50.

📅 Weather Policy

• Postponement: If the race gets postponed due to severe weather, the event will be May 31, 2025.
• Decision Date: We will make the call by Wednesday 5/28/25.

🙌 Special Thanks

• Supporters: Special thanks to the Warren County Public Library, the city of Smiths Grove, and the city of Oakland for all their support and assistance with this event!

🔗 More Information

• Event Link: For additional details and updates, visit P.A.C.E Marathon and Half Marathon.