Made in Ohio Half

🎉 Event Overview

Come out and join us for a fun festive 1/2 Marathon, 10K, & 5K! The event is on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM (5K) & 8:30 AM (10K/Half) by the Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead.

• Race Types: 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K
• Location: Massillon, OH
• Course Description: 3 miles of rolling hills, remainder flat, fast Towpath finish.
• Time Limit: 3.5 Hours to complete the event!

🤝 Charity Partnership

Our Charity Partner this year is Sole Inspiration, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide athletic footwear to underprivileged youth who would otherwise not be able to properly participate in team sports. Their hope is to motivate youth by helping them achieve their athletic goals as well as inspiring them to help others in need in the future.

🎁 Participants Receive

Participants will receive one swag item! Choose between a Long Sleeve Shirt or a No Swag Option ($5 Off)! Guarantee swag by Sunday, March 15!

• Shirt: Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large)
• Medal: Finisher Medal!
• Course Perks: Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course!
• Finish Line: Snacks & Water at Finish Line!

📅 Schedule

Sunday, March 29 - Event Day!

• 7:00 AM: Registration / Pickup Starts
• 8:20 AM: 5K Run/Walk Starts
• 8:30 AM: 10K Run & Half Marathon Starts
• 12:00 PM: Course Closed

🏆 Awards

Awarded for Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

• Top 3: Overall Female & Male
• Top 1: Female & Male in age groups 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+

📍 Event Day Location

VIP Parking - Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

• Parking: Limited 40 parking spots to Half Marathon only. Cost $10 online purchase only!
• Additional Parking Areas: Various locations with limited parking spots.
• Registration/Pickup: Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647
• Start/Finish: Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

🚻 Porta Potty/Toilets

• Registration/Start: Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty
• High Mill Ave Bridge: 1 Porta Potty at 2.80 Mile
• Trailheads: Multiple locations with Porta Potty at various mile markers.
• Finish: Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty

💧 Water Stops

Water Stops, Gatorade & Energy Gel locations:

• 5K Run/Walk: 1.50 Mile (W)
• 10K Run/Walk: 2.80 Mile (W), 4.75 Mile (W)
• Half Marathon: Multiple stops along the route
• Note: Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit our race page at Made in Ohio Half Marathon.