Heart Mini Marathon
Race Date
Mar 15, 2026
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 15K, 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 31,688
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
-0.05 m
Separation
1.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH16004MW · Heart Mini Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8215 years running
~693 finishers a year
shrinking
30% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:09:54
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 31,688 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
31,688
Median time
1:52:59
Latest turnout
582
States
25
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Heart Mini Marathon?
The Heart Mini Marathon is held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Where does the Heart Mini Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What distances does the Heart Mini Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 15K, 5K run | kids run.
Is the Heart Mini Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Heart Mini Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Heart Mini Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 31,688 runners who have completed the Heart Mini Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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