Zanesville City Half Marathon

  • Date Sat 26th September 2026
  • Time 7:30AM EDT
  • Location Zanesville, Ohio
  • Price $33.50 - $70.60
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exhilarating day at the 6th Annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026! Set against the charming backdrop of Zanesville, Muskingum, this event promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all skill levels. The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed closely by the 5K at 7:40 AM, allowing participants to enjoy the beautiful scenery while challenging themselves on a manageable 414 ft elevation change course.

All runners will receive a Custom Finishers Medal and a Premium Race Tee, along with plenty of post-race snacks and beverages to celebrate their achievements. With awards for overall and age group winners, including categories from 14 and under to 70+, everyone has a chance to shine! Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and join a community of passionate runners. Register early to secure your t-shirt and avoid race day stress!

Organiser's Description

ZANESVILLE CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K
Join us September 26th for the 6th annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K!
Along with the historic scenery and great hospitality that participants will experience out on the course All participants of both events will also receive a Custom Finishers Medal, Premium Race Tee, plenty of post-race recovery snacks and beverages, and memories that will last forever.

WHEN / WHERE
Saturday, September 26th

STARTING TIME
Half Marathon - 7:30am
5K- 7:40am

RACE COURSE - HALF MARATHON
Participants will enjoy all the hospitality that Zanesville has to offer as they follow the course throughout the city of Zanesville. Beginning and ending in downtown Zanesville. Total course elevation change is a manageable 414 ft. * Course will be open for 3.5 hours.
* Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2384537197]
* Course Turn X Turn Instructions. [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment66d9d90b5d52d8.46736663.pdf]
* Course Aid Station Map [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment66e056ff4cc3d6.26495265.pdf]

RACECOURSE - 5K
Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville

HALF MARATHON & 5K AWARDS
Overall and Age group awards will be issued in both the Half Marathon and 5k.
Over all Awards will be issued to the top three overall male/female finishers. *OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON GUN TIME NOT CHIP TIME.
Age group awards will also be issued to the top 3 male/females in each of the following age categories:
14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

RACE RESULTS
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website. Live results will be published to the results tab.

RACE PACKETS & FINISH-LINE PERKS
All finishers of the Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K will receive a Finishers Medals.
Your race packet will include a Premium Race T-shirt with the official race logo, finish line food and beverage.
*All participates registered by August 30th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be first come first serve basis after August 30th.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Early Packet pick-up will begin
Friday Sept. 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm
The Downtown Exchange 525 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701
Race Morning Registration / Packet Pickup will be
6:30am - 7:30am Only
Secrest Auditorium 334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701
It is highly encouraged to take advantage of Early packet pick-up; race morning can be extremely stressful waiting in lines.

ENTRY FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Register prior to August 30th / on or before September 26th / On Race Day
Half Marathon: $65.00 / $70.00 / $75.00
5K: $30.00/ $35.00/ $45.00

REFUND POLICY
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including National Emergency or Unforeseen acts of God, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.

RACE CONTACT
For any questions please email: zvillecityhalfmarathon@gmail.com
OR contact Race Directors Jacob Wilson 740-454-9741 ext. 276 or Amanda McPeck 740-454-9741 ext. 253

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)

    $70.60

    OPENS 01 APR
    This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Overall and Age group awards.
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th September 2026 (7:40AM EDT)

    $33.50

    OPENS 01 APR
    This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Overall and Age group awards.

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334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, 43701, OH, United States

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