2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH)
A small-town Ohio stop on Mainly Marathons' multi-day, multi-state Heartland grind.
Race Date
Jul 10, 2027
Location
Hicksville, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
- Location
- Hicksville, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
The Experience
Day 1 of the Heartland Series lands in Hicksville, Ohio — a name that promises more than it delivers, and that's part of the charm. This is Mainly Marathons territory: a traveling circuit of 75 events across 13 series, touching all 50 states, built for runners chasing streaks, states, and the simple rhythm of another start line.
Expect a low-key, community-scale morning rather than a big-city spectacle. The series' whole identity is repeatability — you can join for one race or all 75 — so the field tends to be the kind of runner who knows the volunteers' names by day three. The course itself is a straightforward road effort, the sort of no-frills setup that lets you focus on the miles rather than the logistics.
What you're really signing up for is the series, not the single day: a rolling caravan of races where Hicksville is one link in a long chain. Come for the state, stay for the streak.
Race-provided description
Welcome to the best multi-day, multi-state Running Series!
Mainly Marathons has 75 events across 13 series taking place in all 50 states!
Mainly Marathons Calendar
The 2027 series dates have been announced and the Calendar can be found HERE (https://mainlymarathons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2027-Calendar.jpg). The 2027 calendar is similar to that of 2026, including 75 races covering all 50 States and 3 Running Ragged combined series! Join us for one race, all 75 (AAA Challenge!), or any number in between! Use the “Races/Series” tab in the header of the website to find details on each of the series. Registration links are on the corresponding series page, also available below:
Online registration via Active.com is open for the remaining 2026 Series: Southwest (https://endurancecui.active.com/new/eventseries/130909/select-race).
Online registration via Active.com for 2027 Series (they’ll open shortly after the 2026 versions are completed): Aloha (https://endurancecui.active.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Start Time
5:00 AM
Start Location
Hicksville, OH, 43526
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
2 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
no weather data yet
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH)?
The 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH) is held on Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM.
Where does the 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH) take place?
It takes place in Hicksville, Ohio.
What distances does the 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH) course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Heartland Series - Day 1 (OH) is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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