P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon

🏅 P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon

Warren County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon in 2026! PACE stands for Parks and Community Events, and the goal of this race is to have people experience these two communities. This year's race will feature the communities of Smiths Grove and Oakland, a truly beautiful section of Warren County, KY.

👕 Participant Perks

• Shirts: All marathon and half marathon participants will receive a shirt.
• Medals: Marathon and half marathon finishers will receive a unique medal that features these two communities.

📅 Race Day Details

Early packet pick-up for marathon and half marathon will be available Friday, May 8th from 6:00-9:00pm at Ed Spear Park. Please arrive to check in and pick-up your bib and t-shirt no later than 6:30am on Saturday if you are unable to pick up on Friday.

• Start Time: BOTH races will begin at 7:00am.
• Location: This race will begin and end at Ed Spear Park.
• Route: Over 90% of the route is paved, the remaining 10% is gravel.
• Hills: There are moderate hills on this course!

🚦 Additional Information

There are also several railroad crossings, so you may be stopped at some point.

Quote from a runner last year "If you're looking for a small town marathon without the hassles of a big city, do this race!"

🙏 Special Thanks

Special thanks to the Warren County Public Library, the city of Smiths Grove, and the city of Oakland for all their support and assistance with this event!

🔗 Register Here

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page: P.A.C.E. Marathon and Half Marathon.