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 Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Made in Ohio Half event, taking place on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the scenic city of Massillon, Stark. This exciting race features three distances to challenge participants: a thrilling half marathon, a 10K, and a fun-filled 5K, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Towpath Trail. The races commence at 8:20 AM for the 5K and 8:30 AM for the 10K and half marathon, promising a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and motivation.
Runners will experience a unique course that includes rolling hills and a flat, fast finish along the Towpath, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners. With a time limit of 3.5 hours to complete the event, there's plenty of time to soak in the festive spirit! Participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve shirt or opt for a $5 discount with no swag, along with a finisher medal, water stops, and energy gels along the course. Be part of this fantastic community event while supporting SOLE INSPIRATION, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing athletic footwear to underprivileged youth. Lace up your shoes and
Runners will experience a unique course that includes rolling hills and a flat, fast finish along the Towpath, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners. With a time limit of 3.5 hours to complete the event, there's plenty of time to soak in the festive spirit! Participants will receive a stylish long-sleeve shirt or opt for a $5 discount with no swag, along with a finisher medal, water stops, and energy gels along the course. Be part of this fantastic community event while supporting SOLE INSPIRATION, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing athletic footwear to underprivileged youth. Lace up your shoes and
Organiser's Description
Come out and join us for a fun festive 1/2 Marathon, 10K, & 5K! The event is on Sunday, March 30, 2025, 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 30 - 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!
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 30 - 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
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag
Sun 29th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$49.95
OPENS 01 MAY -
10K Run
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag
Sun 29th March 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$44.95
OPENS 01 MAY -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Swag
Sun 29th March 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$39.95
OPENS 01 MAY
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