Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
Coshocton's Friends of the Parks Half Marathon winds through scenic park trails and city streets.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Coshocton, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Coshocton, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,760
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Friends of the Parks Half Marathon offers a scenic journey through Coshocton, Ohio's Lake Park Complex. Runners will experience a blend of paved bike trails and city streets, with the 5k entirely contained within the park's picturesque trails.
This event, now in its fourth year, typically sees around 800 finishers, with a strong showing of loyalty, as approximately 45% of participants return for subsequent editions. The course is designed to be accommodating, with a generous 3.5-hour time limit, making it suitable for a wide range of runners.
All finishers receive a medal, and those who register by the early deadline are guaranteed an event gift. The race provides a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a fall race day.
Race-provided description
The Friends of the Parks are happy to present the “Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 5k & 10k Powered by: Coshocton Regional Medical Center.” This race will have a great course that will showcase Coshocton's beautiful Lake Park Complex bike trails as well as some running on the city streets of Coshocton for the longer distances. The 5k will be completely confined to bike trails. Registration Details: *Register by September 18th, 2026 to be guaranteed an event gift. Kids Under 12 can register for the 5k for free! (Price reflected at checkout.) Packet Pickup When: Friday, October 23rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm Where: New Life Ministries, 727 S. 7th Street, Coshocton, OH. If you are unable to attend packet pickup you may send a representative to gather your packet, or you can pickup on race morning beginning at 7 am. *Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up: 7am-7:45am Everyone who pre-registered by September 18th is guaranteed an event gift. Medals will be awarded to all finishers. The course will be open for 3-1/2 hours.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
Coshocton Lake Park, Coshocton, OH, 43812
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Lake River, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout654 years running
~954 finishers a year
shrinking
45% returning runners
5 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 2 states
winner 1:23:30
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,760 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,760
Median time
2:00:44
Latest turnout
731
States
9
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k?
The Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k take place?
It takes place in Coshocton, Ohio.
What distances does the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k course flat and good for a PR?
The Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,760 runners who have completed the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k.
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