Saturday, November 14, 2026. If that date isn't on your calendar yet, it probably should be. Churchill's Half Marathon in Perrysburg, Ohio, is one of those late-season races that gives you something to train toward after the summer miles start fading and the race calendar thins out. It scores an 86 out of 100 on our quality scale — a Runner Favorite — and it pairs a flat, certified course with a small-town Ohio feel that makes the whole morning feel easy to say yes to.
Whether this is your first half or one of many, here's what makes this one worth a look.
The Course: Flat, Certified, and Built for a Steady Effort
Let's start with the practical stuff. Churchill's Half Marathon is a road race, and it's flat. The course is a loop, and it's USATF certified, which means the distance is verified and you can trust the measurement if you're chasing a time.
The flat profile is the headline here. On a flat course, you're not spending energy climbing or recovering from descents. You can settle into a rhythm early and hold it. For a first-timer, that's a gift — fewer variables, less guesswork about pacing. For a PR-seeker, it's the kind of course that rewards patience and consistency rather than heroic surges.
The race starts at 8:30am, and the field is capped at 1,250 runners. That's big enough to feel like an event and small enough that you won't spend the first mile weaving through a crowd.
The Experience: Late-Fall Ohio, Done Right
The race-day weather is about as cooperative as November gets in Ohio. The typical high is 58°F and the typical low is 42°F. That's the sweet spot for a half — cool enough to keep you from overheating, warm enough that you're not shivering at the start line. Layers you can shed are your friend here.
Perrysburg is a small city just south of Toledo, and the race fits that scale. It's not a mega-race with a expo the size of a warehouse. It's the kind of morning where you park, pick up your packet, and get to the start without a lot of friction. The field cap keeps it manageable, and the 8:30am start means you're not waking up at an unreasonable hour — though if you're a runner, you're probably awake before sunrise on a Saturday anyway.
There's also a 5K on race day, which makes this a nice option if you're bringing family or friends who want to run something shorter while you take on the half.
Who It's a Fit For
First-timers. A flat, certified loop course with a reasonable field size and mild November weather is close to an ideal setup for a first half marathon. The 8:30am start gives you time to eat, get to the start, and settle your nerves. The 42°F low means you'll want a throwaway layer or a warm-up plan, but that's a small thing to manage.
PR-seekers. Flat and certified is the combination you want when you're chasing a time. No elevation to break your rhythm, and a verified course so your result counts. The 58°F typical high is close to ideal racing temperature for many runners.
50-state chasers. Ohio is on the map, and this race gives you a quality option in the state — an 86 out of 100 puts it in Runner Favorite territory. If you're working through the states, this is a solid one to check off, and the late-fall date gives you a reason to plan a trip around it.
Logistics and Weather
Packet pickup runs across two days before the race. On Thursday, November 12, you can pick up from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania. On Friday, November 13, pickup is from 12:00pm to 6:30pm at Dave's Running Shop in Perrysburg. There's also race-day pickup starting at 6:45am at the Fallen Timbers location — that's the finish area, and you'll need to get your packet before getting on the bus.
The start is at Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Minimum age is 13 on race day. The field max is 1,250 runners, so if you're thinking about it, don't sit on registration too long.
Weather-wise, plan for a cool morning. A typical low of 42°F means you'll want gloves and a layer you can toss or check. By the time you're finishing, a typical high of 58°F should feel comfortable.
The Bottom Line
Churchill's Half Marathon is a flat, certified, late-fall race in Perrysburg, Ohio, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It's a Runner Favorite on our scale, and it's the kind of race that works for a first-timer looking for a manageable course and a PR-seeker looking for a fast day. If you're chasing states, it's a quality Ohio pick.
Ready to make it your next adventure? See the full race page for Churchill's Half Marathon and get registered before the field fills.