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 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 is 3.5 Hours to complete the event!
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:
One swag item! Long Sleeve Shirt or No Swag Option ($5 Off)! Guarantee swag by Sunday, March 15!
-Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large).
-Upgrade to a Hoodie for $25 or Add-on Hoodie for $35 (Adult Small to Adult 2X-Large)
Finisher Medal!
Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course! Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!
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
Awarded:
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 40 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
---Regal Massillon, 175 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646- Limited to 120 parking spots
Key Locations:
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 (W), Gatorade (G), & Energy Gel (EG):
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 will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!