Made in Ohio Half

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Come out and join us for a fun festive 1/2 Marathon, 10K, & 5K! The event is on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM (5K) & 8:30 AM (10K/Half) by the Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead. The 1/2 Marathon & 10K race takes place on and around the Towpath in Massillon, comprised of 3 miles of rolling hills, and the remainder a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead. The 5K race takes place on a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead.

Time limit: 3.5 Hours to complete the event!

❤️ Charity Partner

Our Charity Partner this year is Sole Inspiration, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide athletic footwear to underprivileged youth who would otherwise not be able to properly participate in team sports. Their hope is to motivate youth by helping them achieve their athletic goals as well as inspiring them to help others in need in the future.

🎽 Participants Receive

• Swag item: One long sleeve shirt or no swag option ($5 off)!
• Guarantee swag: By Sunday, March 15!
• Finisher medal: Every participant will receive a medal!
• Course amenities: Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel provided on course!

🕒 Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Registration / Pickup Starts
• 8:20 AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts
• 8:30 AM: 10K Run & Half Marathon Starts
• 12:00 PM: Course Closed

🏆 Awards

Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K:

• Top 3: Overall Female & Male
• Top 1: Female & Male in various age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+

📍 Event Day Location

VIP Parking - Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

• Limited Parking: 40 spots for Half Marathon only. Cost $10 online purchase only!
• Additional Parking Areas:
• Reed's Towing, 190 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 80 parking spots
• Custom Car Centre, 1359 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots

Registration/Pickup & Start - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

🚻 Restroom Facilities

Porta Potty/Toilets:

• Registration/Start - 0.00 Miles - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty
• High Mill Ave Bridge (South Side) - 2.80 (10K/HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Crystal Springs Trailhead - 10.0 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Finish - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty

💧 Water Stops & Amenities

Water Stops (W), Gatorade (G), & Energy Gel (EG):

• 5K: 1.50 Mile (W)
• 10K: 2.80 Mile (W) & 4.75 Mile (W)
• Half Marathon: 2.80 Mile (W), 5.65 Mile (W/G/EG), 7.45 Mile (W/G/EG), & 11.65 Mile (W)
• Note: Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on Half Marathon Course Only!

For more details, visit the official race page: Made in Ohio Half Marathon.