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 the 6th Annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the charming city of Zanesville, Muskingum. This exciting event offers both a half marathon starting at 7:30 AM and a 5K race kicking off shortly after at 7:40 AM, allowing participants of all levels to join in on the fun. Runners will traverse a scenic course that showcases the beautiful downtown Zanesville, with a manageable elevation change of just 414 feet, making it a perfect experience for both seasoned athletes and newcomers alike.
Participants can look forward to not only an exhilarating race but also a host of fantastic perks, including a custom finishers medal, a premium race t-shirt, and plenty of post-race refreshments to refuel. Awards will be given to the top finishers in both overall and age group categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of health, community, and achievement—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day in Zanesville!
Participants can look forward to not only an exhilarating race but also a host of fantastic perks, including a custom finishers medal, a premium race t-shirt, and plenty of post-race refreshments to refuel. Awards will be given to the top finishers in both overall and age group categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of health, community, and achievement—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day in Zanesville!
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.
_New Route for Half Marathon_: https://onthegomap.com/s/dft7kvoc
Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf
RACECOURSE - 5K
Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville
_New Route for 5K_: https://onthegomap.com/s/2uqmkhpu
Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf
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
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.
_New Route for Half Marathon_: https://onthegomap.com/s/dft7kvoc
Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf
RACECOURSE - 5K
Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville
_New Route for 5K_: https://onthegomap.com/s/2uqmkhpu
Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf
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
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$70.60
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
This is a Timed Competitive Event Participants will be eligible for Overall and Age group awards.
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