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Glass City Marathon
2025-04-27 06:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | University of Toledo, 2801 W Bancroft St, Toledo, Ohio, 43606, United States
Run faster at the Toledo Roadrunners Club’s 48th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio! A field of up to 2,000 runners will compete on the fast and flat 26.2 mile, marathon course. Our springtime marathon regularly shows in the top 25 fastest races, with over a third of the field punching their ticket to run on Patriot’s Day with a Boston Marathon qualifying time. Runners wind their way through some of the area’s most scenic spots before ending at the finish line inside the University of Toledo Glass Bowl Stadium. With all the race has to offer runners from around the country and around the globe, plan to book an extended stay and explore all of Toledo, Ohio’s renowned attractions to complete your Glass City experience.
The Glass City Marathon weekend includes other races and events for those who want to join the fun without competing in the 26.2 mile marathon. For a full list of races and event info visit Mercy Health Glass City Marathon — Toledo Roadrunners Club
OWENS CORNING HALF MARATHON
Go the ‘half’ distance at the Owens Corning Half Marathon. A field of 3,000 runners will take on the 13.1 mile course from the University of Toledo, through beautiful area neighborhoods and back for an exciting finish inside the Glass Bowl Stadium. The half marathon shares a common start line and start time with the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon and North Star BlueScope 5-Person Marathon Relay fields, at W. Towerview Blvd on campus.
SAVAGE 5K – Saturday, April 26
Welcome to the Savage 5K at the University of Toledo, where you’ll get to experience the same big race feel as the distance runners on Sunday. Take part in the Saturday morning tradition and Go the Distance on our fast, fun and family-friendly 3.1 mile course. You’ll start at the same location as the marathoners, in front of the Clock Tower. Take a winding tour around campus, before finishing at your own speed on the fan-accessible Glass Bowl Stadium field. Hear your name called over the speakers and smile for the cameras as you become one of the 1,000+ people to complete the event.
NORTH STAR BLUESCOPE 5-PERSON MARATHON RELAY
Put your team of five together and get ready to take on the full 26.2 mile course together. Each member of the team will run one of the legs, while the other four travel from exchange point to exchange point. Our shuttle will take the stress out of getting around the road closures and traffic delays by delivering you within a short distance from where you’ll be meeting your runner on the course. Teams receive one timing chip that they’ll handoff within the designated relay zone to the subsequent member heading out for the next leg of the race. The atmosphere provides everyone with a little taste of the full marathon route and allows everyone to show off team spirit and cheering skills.
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S – TOLEDO KIDS RUN
Don’t miss out on the Toledo Roadrunners Club’s annual springtime kids run for ages 2 to 12. The event is better than ever thanks to title sponsor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Toledo. Courses start on Stadium Dr., run through campus and have a big finish on the field of the Glass Bowl stadium. Kick off the day with outdoor kids activities, provided by many area vendors, then lineup for the Fun Run, 1/2 mile, or 1 mile run. A “springy” t-shirt, custom finisher medal and mug are included for each registrant, as well as plenty of refreshments afterwards.

Glass City Marathon
2026-04-26 06:30 - 13:00
Run faster at the Toledo Roadrunners Club’s 49th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio on April 26, 2026!
Run faster at the Toledo Roadrunners Club’s 48th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio! A field of up to 2,000 runners will compete on the fast and flat 26.2 mile, marathon course. Our springtime marathon regularly shows in the top 25 fastest races, with over a third of the field punching their ticket to run on Patriot’s Day with a Boston Marathon qualifying time. Runners wind their way through some of the area’s most scenic spots before ending at the finish line inside the University of Toledo Glass Bowl Stadium. With all the race has to offer runners from around the country and around the globe, plan to book an extended stay and explore all of Toledo, Ohio’s renowned attractions to complete your Glass City experience.
Stay tuned for more details or visit the Glass City Marathon website!
