Events
Half Marathon
5K Run/Walk
Come out and join us for a fun festive 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K!
The event is on Sunday, March 21, 2027, starting at 8:20 AM (5K) & 8:30 AM (10K/Half) by the Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead. The Half 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.
All distances have a 3.5 hour cut-off.
All participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, or select "no shirt" for $5 off. Register by March 7 to guarantee your size. Upgrade to a hoodie for $25. Images coming soon!
All finishers receive a beautiful finisher medal. Image coming soon!
We need volunteers to make sure the event runs smoothly! If you can't participate or have friends or family who can help, please click here to sign-up!
Awards:
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+
Race Splits & Water Stops
Half Marathon
Start: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Mile 2.8: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade
Mile 5.65: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade, Gels
Mile 7.45: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade, Gels
Mile 10.05: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade, Gels
Mile 11.65: Restrooms, Water, Gatorade
Finish: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Timing Splits: Mile 2, 6.5, 10.4, and 12.1
10K
Start: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Mile 2.8: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade
Mile 4.75: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade
Finish: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Timing Splits: Mile 2, 3.5, 5.2
5K
Start: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Mile 1.5: Restrooms, Wator, Gatorade
Finish: Restrooms, Water, Snacks
Timing Splits: Mile 1, 2
Weekend Schedule
Friday, March 19
- 4:00-7:00 PM - Pre-Pickup Pickup (Location TBD)
Sunday, March 21 - 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
Race Day Parking
Reserved 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!
Public Parking Areas
- Reed's Towing, 190 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 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
- Regal Massillon, 175 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646- Limited to 120 parking spots
Contact Form
Event Location
Ernie's Bicycle Shop
35 Lake Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44647 US
View Location on Map
Our 2027 Charity Partner
$0
Raised of $1,000
Our Charity Partner this year is Sole Inspiration, 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.
