Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run

Event Overview

Join USA Race Timing & Event Management for a festive celebration at the Halfway to the Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k, and Kids Fun Run! Embrace the holiday spirit early with jolly decorations, cheerful music, and fun-themed surprises while racing along scenic courses. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just enjoying the festive vibes, this event promises holiday cheer and fitness fun for all ages. Don your best holiday attire, and don’t miss the chance to celebrate halfway to the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are celebrating Christmas in July, Hanukkah in July, Kwanzaa in July or halfway to any other holiday come out and join us!

Participant Gifts

• Choice of Hat: Participants will receive their choice and color of a santa hat or elf hat (approximately 15 hat options to choose from during packet pickup).
• Tutu Options: Choose from 9 different colors of tutus.
• Race Shirt: Custom race shirt available.
• Finisher's Medal: All participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal, ice cream or popsicle at the finish line, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments, and an ice cold towel at the finish line AND MORE!!

Race Start Times

• Marathon: 6:30am
• Half Marathon: 7:30am
• Kids Fun Run: 8:15am
• Quarter Marathon & 5k: 8:30am

Timing will end and the course will close at 12:00pm (5.5 hours for the marathon, 4.5 hours for the half marathon and 3.5 hours for all other races).

Course Details

Every race will start and finish at the exact same line on the T.J. Evans paved trail. See below for course maps:

• Marathon (26.2mi): Course Map
• Half Marathon (13.1mi): Course Map
• Quarter Marathon (6.55mi): Course Map
• 5k (3.1mi): Course Map
• Kids FUN Run (100 meters): Course Map

The 5k, quarter marathon, half marathon and marathon will each have a water station at the turnaround point which means that the 5k will have 1 water stop on course at the halfway point of the race. The quarter marathon will have 3 water stops, and the half marathon will have 5 water stops. The full marathon will have 9 water stops throughout the course.

Parking Information

Parking is available at the event location and if that parking lot fills up there are two adjacent parking lots:

• First Lot: Between the Johnstown Mill and TAC off of Track St (short walk to the start/finish line).
• Second Lot: Gravel at the Johnstown Dog Park, which is next to the shelter house where registration and the start/finish line is located: 100 E Douglas St, Johnstown, OH 43031.
• Street Parking: Available all around the park, but make sure to check signs to ensure you are legally parked.
• Parking Guidelines: Please do not park in the grass, only in gravel/paved areas.

Event Policies

• Strollers: Strollers are permitted at this event.
• Dogs: This is a dog-friendly event: a doggy water station will be set up at the finish line!

More Information

For more information on the event, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/halfwaytotheholidays.