ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K

Race Description

The ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K are scenic, fast courses through the town of Xenia, Ohio! The race is a community tradition that has been going strong for over 50 years! Every year we learn and grow based on feedback from the previous year's event and we’re positive 2026 will be our best event yet. We hope you'll run with us in 2026!

Course

• Path: The races run concentric paths, with the same start, turn-offs for the half-marathon and 10K, and the same finish line!
• Start: The course starts at the Xenia YMCA, then runs into downtown Xenia.
• Route: Takes a tour of some of its neighborhoods, then uses a mix of scenic rail-trail and neighborhood streets to get you home to the finish line!
• Certification: Our marathon course continues to be a certified Boston Qualifier event!

Packet Pick-Up

• Saturday: March 28th, 1pm-5pm
• Sunday: March 29th, 6am-7:30

Location

Xenia YMCA - 336 Progress Dr, Xenia, OH 45385

Race Shirts

• Environmentally Friendly: Same as last year, we're taking a more environmentally friendly approach to our race shirts.
• Option to Decline: Every participant will have the option to decline a race shirt when registering.
• Discount: If you decline a race shirt you will receive a $10 discount off your registration fee!
• Available Shirt: However, if you do want a shirt we have an awesome shirt available.

Charitable Benefits

• Non-Profit: The ORRRC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, with a mission to encourage running and walking throughout the Miami Valley and Dayton region!
• Support: This race supports us in that mission, by providing our all-volunteer organization with the funds.
• Programs: Enable several youth running programs in the area, provide educational scholarships to deserving members of our running community.
• Donations: Participants can make additional donations to the ORRRC Community & Scholarship fund through RunSignUp.

Food & Amenities

• Post-Race Party: Our race has a wonderful post-race party with warm food items and all of the standard race fare!
• Standard Fare: Water, bananas, energy drinks, soda, etc.
• Finish Line Snacks: In 2026, we’ll strive to offer an even better selection of finish line snacks for our athletes!
• More Info: More to come on event food offerings!

Registration and More Information

For more details and to register, visit here.