Made in Ohio Half

  • Date Sun 29th March 2026
  • Time 8:20AM EDT
  • Location Massillon, Ohio
  • Price $39.95 - $49.95
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Made in Ohio Half event, taking place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the charming city of Massillon, Stark County! This festive occasion features three race distances: a thrilling Half Marathon, an invigorating 10K, and a fun-filled 5K, all starting at the scenic Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead. The 5K kicks off at 8:20 AM, followed by the 10K and Half Marathon at 8:30 AM.

Participants can look forward to a scenic course that includes 3 miles of rolling hills and a fast, flat finish along the Towpath. With a generous time limit of 3.5 hours to complete the event, runners of all levels can join in the fun. Each participant will receive a long sleeve shirt or a discounted entry option, and everyone can enjoy water stops, snacks, and a finisher medal at the finish line. Plus, this year’s charity partner, SOLE INSPIRATION, aims to empower underprivileged youth through sports. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a day of health, community, and inspiration in Massillon!

Organiser's Description

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 [https://soleinspiration.org/], 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).
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 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 (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!

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag

    Sun 29th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $49.95

  • 10K Run

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag

    Sun 29th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $44.95

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag

    Sun 29th March 2026 (8:20AM EDT)

    $39.95

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Location

Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 35 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, 44647, OH, United States

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