Grand Lake Half Marathon 5k/Kid's Run

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Celina, Ohio

$17.65–$86.55 · 4 races

5km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 9th Annual Grand Lake Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the picturesque town of Celina, Mercer. This event features a flat and fast scenic course, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants can choose to tackle the challenging Half Marathon, a 5K race, or involve the little ones in the fun with a Kid's Run.

Enjoy the convenience of easy parking, free shuttles, and the vibrant atmosphere of a big race, all while soaking in the charm of a small town. All registered participants will receive a race shirt and a finisher's medal, with early registrants guaranteed their t-shirt by September 10th. Join the excitement of pre-race packet pickup on Friday, September 22nd, and be part of a community celebration that promises unforgettable memories and a rewarding experience for everyone involved!

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Races

Grand Lake Half Marathon

Incl. $6.55 Fee & T-Shirt

Parking : Available at Lakeshore Dr, right by the Half marathon finish line. Free parking, close to the race start. GPS coordinates to the parking 40.54544031647414, -84.56913311046542 and the start line is just a 200 yards away.

7:30 AM EDT

$86.55

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Grand Lake 5k

Incl. $3.85 Fee & T-Shirt

Parking : Available at Lakeshore Dr this year, right by the Half marathon finish line. Free parking, close to the race start. GPS coordinates to the parking 40.54544031647414, -84.56913311046542 and the start line is just a 200 yards away.

8:30 AM EDT

$38.85

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Grand Lake Kids Run

Incl. $2.65 Fee & T-Shirt

1 Mile Timed Run Finishers will receive a T-Shirt and Finishers Medal

10:00 AM EDT

$17.65

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Grand Lake Half Marathon - Wheeled

Incl. $6.55 Fee & T-Shirt

Parking : Available at Lakeshore Dr this year, right by the Half marathon finish line. Free parking, close to the race start. GPS coordinates to the parking 40.54544031647414, -84.56913311046542 and the start line is just a 200 yards away.

7:30 AM EDT

$86.55

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Organiser's description

GRAND LAKE HALF MARATHON

HALF / 5K / KIDS RUN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL GRAND LAKE HALF MARATHON.

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FLAT AND FAST SCENIC COURSE FOR HALF MARATHON.

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POINT-TO-POINT RACE FOR HALF MARATHON

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EASY PARKING, FREE SHUTTLES, BIG RACE FEEL WITH SMALL TOWN CONVENIENCE.

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AFFORDABLE REGISTRATION COSTS/ VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE

ALL RACES RECEIVE A SHIRT AND FINISHER'S MEDAL (T-SHIRT GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY SEPT 10TH)

2023 COURSE MAP HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/GJVNAPOE https://onthegomap.com/s/gjvnapoe

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY SEPT 22ND FROM 3PM-8PM AT RUSH SPORTS COMPLEX IN CELINA (6301 US RT 127, CELINA). WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ON FRIDAY

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

5:30am - Parking opens (Lakeshore Dr, Celina near the Half Marathon finish line)

5:30am - Race Day Packet Pick Up opens (Celina finish line only)

5:30am - Bag Drop opens (Celina finish line only)

6:15am - Shuttles begin between Lakeshore Dr and St Marys start line for Half Marathon

7:20am - Pre-Race Announcements and National Anthem (St Marys line)

7:30am - Half Marathon Race starts (St Marys line)

8:30am - 5K Race start (Celina start/finish line)

9:30am - 5K Awards Ceremony (Celina start/finish line)

10:00am - Kids 1 mile Run (Celina finish line)

10:30am - Half Marathon Age Group Awards Ceremony (Celina finish line)

11:30am - Finish Line closes