Guernsey County Crossroads Marathon & Half-marathon

RACE INFO: This event is meant to showcase historic downtown Cambridge, Ohio and The Great Guernsey Trail and will consist of a marathon and a half-marathon. This will be a bibbed timed race with timing services provided by Muskingum Multi-Sports. Proceeds raised at this event will support the Guernsey County Community Development’s (CDC) Great Guernsey Trail and The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce. After the race join us for the Finish Line Festival courtesy of Cambridge Main Street. 

RACE COURSE: The marathon and half marathon course will take runners through the historic areas of Cambridge, north to the Northwood Cemetery, along flat roads and a few hills, then back to the concrete & paved Great Guernsey Trail, which runs for eight miles to Lore City, Ohio. Runners will then turn around at the end of the trail and head back to the finish line, which will be located near the historic Guernsey County courthouse. There will be multiple water/Gatorade and first aid stations. Additionally, there will be fruit, water and Gatorade at the finish line. Time limit for the marathon is 8 hours, and the half-marathon is 4 hours.

AWARDS: Trophies will be issued to the top three overall finishers and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the following age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Custom-made finisher’s medals (with unique logo) will be awarded to every individual that completes the race. 

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Early packet pickup will be at 905 Wheeling Ave on Friday, May 15th from 8 am to 8 pm. Race Day registration and packet pick-up will be at the registration tent at 134 Southgate Pkwy Cambridge, Ohio - starting at 5:30 a.m. and ending at 6:30 a.m. 

RACE PACKETS & FINISH LINE PERKS: Your race packet will include a T-shirt with race logo, swag, beer ticket for runners over the age of 21 and an energy drink for those under the age of 21. All participants registered by April 30th will receive a free T-shirt. 

ENTRY FEES: (non-refundable)

Marathon $75.00 through May 15th – Day of Entry $80.00

Half-Marathon $55.00 through May 15th – Day of Entry $60.00 

*Registration forms and race fee made out and mailed to: Guernsey County CDC P.O. Box 1175 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 memo line Great Guernsey Trail Half-Marathon

RACE CONTACT: For any questions, please contact Race Director Ron Gombeda @ 740-439-0020 or email at rgombeda@guernseycountycdc.com