Run Inside the Wire 10K and Full Marathon
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Grafton, Ohio
- Price $54.00 - $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind running experience at the Run Inside the Wire 10K and Full Marathon, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Grafton, Lorain. This unique race offers participants the chance to run within the secure perimeter of the Grafton Correctional Institution. Runners can choose between a full marathon or a half marathon, completing a 3/4 mile loop alongside residents who are part of the inspiring Running2bwell training program.
Not only will you enjoy a day of fitness and community, but your participation will also support the program's mission, with proceeds helping to fund essential resources, including new running shoes for the participants. Runners will receive a custom t-shirt, and while the race has specific dress code requirements and security measures in place, the atmosphere promises to be uplifting and transformative. With limited entries available, be sure to secure your spot early for this extraordinary event, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a memorable day of running.
Not only will you enjoy a day of fitness and community, but your participation will also support the program's mission, with proceeds helping to fund essential resources, including new running shoes for the participants. Runners will receive a custom t-shirt, and while the race has specific dress code requirements and security measures in place, the atmosphere promises to be uplifting and transformative. With limited entries available, be sure to secure your spot early for this extraordinary event, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a memorable day of running.
Organiser's Description
This unique race will take place completely within the Grafton Correctional secure perimeter. We will run a 3/4 mile loop for either a half or full marathon
We will be running with residents that are part of the Running2bwell training program that recently started at GCI and all proceeds will support Running2bwell. We recently bought $5000 worth of shoes for the men at GCI and we're hoping to raise that amount at the race.
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Most importantly, you'll have the chance to run some miles with men that are working hard to improve their lives on their homecourt.
Female runners are allowed this year but there is a strict dress code. Shirts must have sleeves, shorts must go mid-thigh. No tight or form-fitting apparel. More rules may follow as I get them.
Do not give anything (hats, shirts, etc.) to the men at GCI.
All runners must be 21 or over.
For security and logistical reasons we're limiting entries to the first 30 to register.
YOU MUST ARRIVE BY 6:15 TO CLEAR SECURITY. This isn't your usual race.
RUNNERS CANNOT BRING ANYTHING EXCEPT WATER BOTTLES, HATS, AND WATCHES. No phones, headphones, etc. You must bring a photo id and will need to lock your car keys in a locker at the entry point. Everyone is subject to search. While this is one of the safest facilities in the state, it's still a prison, and security for all is the highest priority.
If you can't make it, please consider making a donation of any size to support this new and exciting program.
We will be running with residents that are part of the Running2bwell training program that recently started at GCI and all proceeds will support Running2bwell. We recently bought $5000 worth of shoes for the men at GCI and we're hoping to raise that amount at the race.
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Most importantly, you'll have the chance to run some miles with men that are working hard to improve their lives on their homecourt.
Female runners are allowed this year but there is a strict dress code. Shirts must have sleeves, shorts must go mid-thigh. No tight or form-fitting apparel. More rules may follow as I get them.
Do not give anything (hats, shirts, etc.) to the men at GCI.
All runners must be 21 or over.
For security and logistical reasons we're limiting entries to the first 30 to register.
YOU MUST ARRIVE BY 6:15 TO CLEAR SECURITY. This isn't your usual race.
RUNNERS CANNOT BRING ANYTHING EXCEPT WATER BOTTLES, HATS, AND WATCHES. No phones, headphones, etc. You must bring a photo id and will need to lock your car keys in a locker at the entry point. Everyone is subject to search. While this is one of the safest facilities in the state, it's still a prison, and security for all is the highest priority.
If you can't make it, please consider making a donation of any size to support this new and exciting program.
Races
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10 K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$54.00
17 loops of the approximately .75 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups. -
Full Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$80.50
34 loops of the approximately .75 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups.
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