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. The 1/2 Marathon & 10K race takes place on and around the Towpath in Massillon, comprised of 3 miles of rolling hills, and the remainder a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead. The 5K race takes place on a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead.

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

• Swag Item: One swag item! Long Sleeve Shirt or No Swag Option ($5 Off)! Guarantee swag by Sunday, March 15!
• Finisher Medal: All participants receive a finisher medal!
• On-Course Amenities: Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course! Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!
• Post-Race: 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
• 9:00 AM: 5K Awards
• 10:00 AM: 10K & Half Marathon Awards
• 12:00 PM: Course Closed

🏆 Awards

Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

• Top 3: Overall Female & Male
• Top 1: Female & Male in the following 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

Limited: 40 parking spots to Half Marathon only. Cost $10 online purchase only!

Parking Areas:

• Reed's Towing, 190 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 80 parking spots
• Custom Car Centre, 1359 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots
• The Quilting Bea / Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots
• Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 60 parking spots
• Bounce-A-Roma, 655 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 60 parking spots

Registration/Pickup - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Start - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

Splits:

• 5K: 1 Mile & 2 Mile
• 10K: 2 Mile, 3.5 Mile, & 5.2 Mile
• Half: 2 Mile, 6.5 Mile, 10.4 Mile, & 12.1 Mile

Finish - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647

🚻 Porta Potty/Toilets

Registration/Start - 0.00 Miles - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty

High Mill Ave Bridge (South Side) - 2.80 (10K/HM) - 1 Porta Potty

Olde Muskingum Trail-Butterbridge Trailhead - 5.65 Mile (HM) & 7.45 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty

Crystal Springs Trailhead - 10.0 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty

Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead - 1.50 (5K) / 4.75 Mile (10K) / 11.65 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty

Finish - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty

💧 Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel

5K Run/Walk - 1.50 Mile (W)

10K Run/Walk - 2.80 Mile (W) & 4.75 Mile (W)

Half Marathon - 2.80 Mile (W), 5.65 Mile (W/G/EG), 7.45 Mile (W/G/EG), & 11.65 Mile (W)

Gatorade & Energy Gel: *Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Made in Ohio Half.