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)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- 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
Perrysburg to Maumee, OHIO
Churchill's Half Marathon
and 5K to End Hunger
November 14th 2026
Register (https://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=5119)
59th Annual Churchill's Half Marathon and 5K
Live Event : Saturday November 14th, 2026 8:30am Half/9:00am 5K
Virtual Event : November 14th - 24th, 2026
Half Marathon Event Details: Runners Instructions For Half Marathon (https://churchillshalfmarathon.org/ChurchillsHalfMarathonRunnersInstructions.pdf) Start Time: 8:30am Start Location: Perrysburg High School - 13385 Roachton Rd Perrysburg, OH 43551 Course Open: 3.5 hours (all participants must clear the Waterville Bridge - Mile 8 - by 11:00am) Maximum Field: 1250 Minimum Age: 13 on race day A certified scenic point to point course starting at Perrysburg High School. The course travels over rolling hills along the Maumee River taking you through Perrysburg, Waterville, and Maumee and finishing at The Shops at Fallen Timbers. Bus service will be available to get you from Fallen Tim
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Perrysburg High School, Perrysburg, OH, 43551
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
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)
36°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
73%
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.
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).
Is the Churchill's Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Churchill's Half Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course.
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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