Made in Ohio Half

Come out and join us for a fun festive 1/2 Marathon, 10K, & 5K!  The event is on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM (5K) & 8:30 AM (10K/Half) by the Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead.  The The 1/2 Marathon & 10K race takes place on and around the Towpath in Massillon, comprised of 3 miles of rolling hills, and the remainder a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead.  The 5K race takes place on a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead. Time limit is 3.5 Hours to complete the event! Our Charity Partner this year is Sole Inspiration, a Northeast Ohio nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide athletic footwear to underprivileged youth who would otherwise not be able to properly participate in team sports. Their hope is to motivate youth by helping them achieve their athletic goals as well as inspiring them to help others in need in the future.   Volunteer: If family/friends or yourself if you can't participant would like to volunteer at our event to help it run smoothly, please go to this link volunteer page to signup.   Participants Receive: One swag item! Long Sleeve Shirt or No Swag Option ($5 Off)!  Guarantee swag by Sunday, March 15! -Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large). -Upgrade to a Hoodie for $25 or Add-on Hoodie for $35 (Adult Small to Adult 2X-Large) Finisher Medal! Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course!  Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only! Snacks & Water at Finish Line!   Schedule: Sunday, March 29 - Event Day! 7:00 AM - Registration / Pickup Starts 8:20 AM - 5K Run/Walk Starts 8:30 AM - 10K Run & Half Marathon Starts 9:00 AM - 5K Awards 10:00 AM - 10K & Half Marathon Awards 12:00 PM - Course Closed   Awarded: Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Top 3 - Overall Female & Male Top 1 - Female & Male in the following age groups 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+   Event Day Location: VIP Parking - Towpath Trail - Lake Ave. Trailhead, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 -Limited 40 parking spots to Half Marathon only.  Cost $10 online purchase only! Parking Areas: ---Reed's Towing, 190 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots ---Custom Car Centre, 1359 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots ---The Quilting Bea / Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 40 parking spots ---Atlas Testing Company, 1213 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647 - Limited to 60 parking spots ---Bounce-A-Roma, 655 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647- Limited to 60 parking spots ---Regal Massillon, 175 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646- Limited to 120 parking spots Key Locations: Registration/Pickup - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 Start - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 Splits: ---5K - 1 Mile & 2 Mile ---10K - 2 Mile, 3.5 Mile, & 5.2 Mile ---Half - 2 Mile, 6.5 Mile, 10.4 Mile, & 12.1 Mile Finish - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647   Porta Potty/Toilets: Registration/Start - 0.00 Miles - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty High Mill Ave Bridge (South Side) - 2.80 (10K/HM) - 1 Porta Potty Olde Muskingum Trail-Butterbridge Trailhead - 5.65 Mile (HM) & 7.45 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty Crystal Springs Trailhead - 10.0 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead - 1.50 (5K) / 4.75 Mile (10K) / 11.65 Mile (HM) - 1 Porta Potty Finish - Male/Female Restrooms & 2 Porta Potty   Water Stops (W), Gatorade (G), & Energy Gel (EG): 5K Run/Walk - 1.50 Mile (W) 10K Run/Walk - 2.80 Mile (W) & 4.75 Mile (W) Half Marathon - 2.80 Mile (W), 5.65 Mile (W/G/EG), 7.45 Mile (W/G/EG), & 11.65 Mile (W) *Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!