London OH Marathon
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location London, Ohio
- Price $38.90 - $81.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 6th Annual London OH Marathon, taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the scenic city of London, Madison. This exciting event features a full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K race, catering to runners of all levels. The full and half marathon races kick off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:15 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a beautifully flat course that promises to be fast and PR-friendly. With the course starting and finishing at Merri-Mac Park, runners will be treated to a picturesque route through tree-lined trails leading to Darby Creek Metro Park.
This marathon is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to support the Merrimac Miracle Organization's efforts to enhance Merri-Mac Park with new play equipment, recreational paths, and sports fields. Participants will receive unique perks, including high-quality race shirts, finisher medals, and local business promotions. Plus, those who achieve a Boston Qualifier (BQ) time will be rewarded with a complimentary entry to any of the 2027 races! Don't miss this chance to be part of a wonderful community event while enjoying a beautiful day of
This marathon is not just about racing; it's a fantastic opportunity to support the Merrimac Miracle Organization's efforts to enhance Merri-Mac Park with new play equipment, recreational paths, and sports fields. Participants will receive unique perks, including high-quality race shirts, finisher medals, and local business promotions. Plus, those who achieve a Boston Qualifier (BQ) time will be rewarded with a complimentary entry to any of the 2027 races! Don't miss this chance to be part of a wonderful community event while enjoying a beautiful day of
Organiser's Description
The Merrimac Miracle Organization is pleased to host the 6th Annual London OH Marathon as a fundraiser for Merri-Mac Park. We are raising funds to further improve the park by adding play equipment, recreational paths, sports fields, etc.
FORMAT: The full and half marathon race events will start promptly at 7 am and the 5K at 7:15 am. The course will remain open for 5 hours after the last competitor starts.
COURSE: The start and finish will be located at Merri-Mac Park. All course maps can be viewed here. The flat, tree-lined scenic rails will take you toward Darby Creek Metro Park. The full marathon repeats the course twice. Did we mention this race is flat? _IT IS CRAZY FLAT!_
_AID STATIONS AND PORT-O-JOHNS ARE SPACED AT EVERY 2-2.5 MILES ALONG THE COURSE. _Aid stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, and GU gels.
Both the marathon and half-marathon courses are USATF certified! This course is perfect for that PR or BQ attempt! YES!
London OH Marathon: OH25006JHP
London OH Half Marathon: OH25005JHP
PERKS: All half marathon runners will receive a high-quality soft vintage style race shirt with the London OH Marathon logo, a finisher medal, and special promotional offers from local businesses. All full marathon runners will receive a full-zip London OH Marathon lightweight hooded sweatshirt, a finisher medal, and swag from local businesses.
All runners who BQ at the 2026 London OH Marathon will receive a free nontransferable race entry to any of our 2027 races!
PACKET PICK UP AND EVENT EXPO:
2026 Packet Pickup details are TBD, we will finalize these details in the weeks prior to the event and be sure all registered participants are notified.
There will be race day packet pick up. At Merri Mac Park starting at 6:15 AM. Be sure to arrive early if you need to pick up your packet on race day!
ELITE ATHLETES: This course is going to be crazy fast, and were looking for people who can light it up. Please contact Race Director David Mars at [email protected] for details. Elite entries will include a complimentary entry to the race and VIP accommodations on race day.
Elite Standards:
* Male - 16:00 (5k), 33:30 (10k), 100 (1/2 marathon), 200 (marathon)
* Female - 19:00 (5k), 38:30 (10k), 100 (1/2 marathon), 300 (marathon)
EVENT TRANSFER: through April 10, 2026, if you need to change your event, you can do so by following these instructions: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
FORMAT: The full and half marathon race events will start promptly at 7 am and the 5K at 7:15 am. The course will remain open for 5 hours after the last competitor starts.
COURSE: The start and finish will be located at Merri-Mac Park. All course maps can be viewed here. The flat, tree-lined scenic rails will take you toward Darby Creek Metro Park. The full marathon repeats the course twice. Did we mention this race is flat? _IT IS CRAZY FLAT!_
_AID STATIONS AND PORT-O-JOHNS ARE SPACED AT EVERY 2-2.5 MILES ALONG THE COURSE. _Aid stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, and GU gels.
Both the marathon and half-marathon courses are USATF certified! This course is perfect for that PR or BQ attempt! YES!
London OH Marathon: OH25006JHP
London OH Half Marathon: OH25005JHP
PERKS: All half marathon runners will receive a high-quality soft vintage style race shirt with the London OH Marathon logo, a finisher medal, and special promotional offers from local businesses. All full marathon runners will receive a full-zip London OH Marathon lightweight hooded sweatshirt, a finisher medal, and swag from local businesses.
All runners who BQ at the 2026 London OH Marathon will receive a free nontransferable race entry to any of our 2027 races!
PACKET PICK UP AND EVENT EXPO:
2026 Packet Pickup details are TBD, we will finalize these details in the weeks prior to the event and be sure all registered participants are notified.
There will be race day packet pick up. At Merri Mac Park starting at 6:15 AM. Be sure to arrive early if you need to pick up your packet on race day!
ELITE ATHLETES: This course is going to be crazy fast, and were looking for people who can light it up. Please contact Race Director David Mars at [email protected] for details. Elite entries will include a complimentary entry to the race and VIP accommodations on race day.
Elite Standards:
* Male - 16:00 (5k), 33:30 (10k), 100 (1/2 marathon), 200 (marathon)
* Female - 19:00 (5k), 38:30 (10k), 100 (1/2 marathon), 300 (marathon)
EVENT TRANSFER: through April 10, 2026, if you need to change your event, you can do so by following these instructions: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
Races
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London OH Marathon
Incl. $6.30 Fee & Race Garment
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$81.30
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London OH Half Marathon
Incl. $5.40 Fee & Race Garment
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$65.40
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London OH 5K
Incl. $3.90 Fee & Race Garment
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:15AM EDT)
$38.90
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London OH Marathon - Wheelchair and Hand-Cycle
Incl. $6.30 Fee & Race Garment
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$81.30
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London OH Half Marathon - Wheelchair and Hand-Cycle
Incl. $5.40 Fee
Sat 11th April 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$65.40
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