CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON
Churchill's Half Marathon offers a scenic point-to-point course along the Maumee River, a beloved community event with strong loyalty.
Race Date
Nov 14, 2026
Location
Perrysburg, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 11,093
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Churchill's Half Marathon, first run in 2012 and now in its 14th year, is a beloved community fixture. This point-to-point race winds through Perrysburg, Waterville, and Maumee, following the scenic Maumee River.
The course is noted for its rolling hills and scenic beauty, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners. With a typical field size of around 1500 finishers, the event draws participants from approximately 11 states, and a loyal ~40% return each year.
Runners can expect a well-supported race with a 3.5-hour course time limit and a maximum field of 1250. The event concludes at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, offering a festive atmosphere for finishers.
Race-provided description
Start: 8:30am Max Field: 1250 Runners Min Age: 13 on Race Day Start Location: Perrysburg High School - 13385 Roachton Rd Perrysburg, OH 43551 HALF MARATHON Churchill's Half Marathon boasts a scenic point-to-point course starting at Perrysburg High School and traveling over rolling hills along the Maumee River, taking you through Perrysburg, Waterville, and Maumee to a finish at The Shops at Fallen Timbers. 5K Start and finish at the Shops at Fallen Timbers. Run through the main street of the mall then head over the Route 24 overpass to the Fallen Timbers Monument. The pedestrian bridge will take you back over Route 24 to the finish. http://www.churchillshalfmarathon.org/ PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION November 12th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Dave's Running Shop in Sylvania November 13th 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Dave's Running Shop in PerrysburgNovember 14th Race day 6:45 am - Packet pickup will be located at the Fallen Timbers Location (finish area). You will need to get your packet before getting on the bus.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt - Guarantee by 10/15
Start Location
Perrysburg High School, Perrysburg, OH, 43551
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.20 m
Separation
22.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH19034MW · Churchill's Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8614 years running
~1,514 finishers a year
shrinking
40% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:09:30
typical high 54°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 11,093 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
11,093
Median time
1:59:01
Latest turnout
771
States
29
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON?
The CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON take place?
It takes place in Perrysburg, Ohio.
What distances does the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON, 3.1 Miles.
Is the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON course flat and good for a PR?
The CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON?
HalfRuns has finish records for 11,093 runners who have completed the CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON.
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