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 30, 2025, starting at 8:20 AM (5K) & 8:30 AM (10K/Half) by the Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead.

• Course: 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.
• 5K Route: The 5K race takes place on a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead.
• Time Limit: Time limit is 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 swag item! Long Sleeve Shirt or No Swag Option ($5 Off)! Guarantee swag by Sunday, March 16!
• T-Shirts: Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large).
• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a medal.
• Course Support: Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course! Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!
• Post-Race: Snacks & Water at Finish Line!

🗓️ Schedule

Sunday, March 30 - Event Day!

• 7:00 AM: Registration / Pickup Starts
• 8:20 AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts
• 8:30 AM: 10K Run & Half Marathon Starts
• 9:00 AM: 5K Awards
• 10:00 AM: 10K & Half Marathon Awards
• 12:00 PM: Course Closed

🏅 Awards

Awarded for Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K:

• Top 3: Overall Female & Male
• Top 1: Female & Male in the following 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

• Parking: Limited 40 parking spots to Half Marathon only. Cost $10!
• Other 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
  • The Quilting Bea / Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots
  • Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 60 parking spots
  • Bounce-A-Roma, 655 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647- Limited to 60 parking spots

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

Start: Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Split Points:

• 3.0 Mile (10K/HM) - Near High Mill Trailhead, 4489 High Mill Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 (South Side)
• 6.5 Mile (HM) - North 1 Mile of 5430 Butterbridge Rd NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
• 10.0 Mile (HM) - Near Crystal Springs Trailhead, 4503 Erie Ave NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614

Finish: 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: 2.80 (10K/HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Olde Muskingum Trail-Butterbridge Trailhead: 5.65 Mile (HM) & 7.35 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Crystal Springs Trailhead: 9.95 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead: 1.50 (5K) / 4.65 Mile (10K) / 11.50 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty
• Finish: Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty

💧 Water Stops

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

• 5K Run/Walk: 1.50 Mile (W)
• 10K Run/Walk: 2.80 Mile (W) & 4.65 Mile (W)
• Half Marathon: 2.80 Mile (W), 5.65 Mile (W/G/EG), 7.35 Mile (W/G/EG), & 11.50 Mile (W)

Note: Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!

For more information, visit the race page here.