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

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From USA Race Timing & Event Management

  • Date Sat 26th July 2025
  • Time 6:30AM EDT
  • Location Johnstown, Ohio
  • Price Free - $115.99
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate the spirit of the holidays at the Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Johnstown, Licking! Organized by USA Race Timing & Event Management, this exciting event features a variety of race distances including a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), quarter marathon (6.55 miles), 5k (3.1 miles), and a fun-filled Kids Run (100 meters).

Participants will enjoy scenic courses along the T.J. Evans paved trail, adorned with festive decorations and accompanied by cheerful music. Whether you're aiming for a personal record, running with family, or simply soaking up the holiday vibes, there's something for everyone! The marathon kicks off at 6:30 AM, with the Kids Fun Run starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5k at 8:30 AM. Bring your best holiday attire and join in the merriment as we race towards the most wonderful time of the year! For more details, be sure to visit USA Race Timing & Event Management’s website.

Organiser's Description

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 youre 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 dont 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!



RACE START TIMES:
The marathon will start first at 6:30am followed by the kids fun run at 8:15am and once that is completed the half marathon, quarter marathon and 5k participants will begin at 8:30am.

Marathon - 6:30am
Kids Fun Run - 8:15am
Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5k - 8:30am

Timing will end and the course will close at 12:00pm (5.5 hours for the 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): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6301048813

Half Marathon (13.1mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688490907

Quarter Marathon (6.55mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6388693540

5k (3.1mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688530849

Kids FUN Run (100 meters): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688540638

The 5k, quarter marathon, half marathon and marathon will each have a water station at the turn around 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 (5k turn around, quarter marathon turn around and again at the 5k turn around). The half marathon will have 5 water stops (5k turn around, quarter marathon turn around, half turn around, again at the quarter marathon turn around and again at the 5k turn around). The full marathon will have 9 water stops (5k turn around, quarter marathon turn around, half turn around, approximately near the 10 mile mark, full marathon turn around, approx 16 mile mark {same water station as the 10 mile mark}, again at the half marathon turn around, again at the quarter marathon turn around and again at the 5k turn around)



PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking is available at the event location and if that parking lot fills up there are two adjacent parking lots. The first is between the Johnstown Mill and TAC off of Track St (short walk to the start/finish line). The second is in the 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. There is also street parking available all around the park however please make sure to check signs to ensure you are legally parked. At any parking area please do not park in the grass only in gravel/paved areas.



STROLLERS AND DOGS ARE PERMITTED:
This is a dog friendly event. We will have a doggy water station setup at the finish line!

We do allow strollers at this event.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/halfwaytotheholidays [https://www.usaracetiming.com/halfwaytotheholidays/]

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $16.00 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (6:30AM EDT)

    $115.99

  • 1/2 Marathon

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $92.99

  • 1/4 Marathon

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $58.49

  • 5k

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $46.99

  • Kids Fun Run With Swag

    Incl. $5.10 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $35.09

  • Kids Fun Run NO Swag

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    Free

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $7.75 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    $52.74

  • Virtual 1/4 Marathon

    Incl. $7.75 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    $52.74

  • Virtual 1/2 Marathon

    Incl. $7.75 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    $52.74

  • Virtual Marathon

    Incl. $7.75 Fee & Hat or Shirt

    $52.74

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Location

157 E Jersey St, Johnstown, 43031, OH, United States

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