MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is a fast, flat, and Boston-qualifying course in Toledo.
Race Date
Apr 24, 2027
Location
Toledo, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 5K, 1 Miles, MARATHON + 5K, HALF MARATHON + 5K, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 46,845
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, first run in 2009 and now in its 18th year, is a highly-regarded event known for its fast, flat course. This USATF-certified race is a prime destination for runners aiming for personal bests and Boston Marathon qualifying times, having hosted elite performances including the 4th fastest American marathon in history and Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers.
With a median field size of nearly 4,000 finishers and drawing participants from approximately 33 states, the Glass City Marathon has cultivated a loyal following, with about 29% of participants returning in subsequent years. Runners can expect a well-organized event with a tech shirt as a giveaway, set against the backdrop of Toledo, Ohio.
Race-provided description
50TH ANNIVERSARY • SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2027 A TOP FIRST-TIMER, PR, BQ & OTQ MARATHON
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
Half Marathon Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
Start Location
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 43606
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
4.3%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH19038MW · Glass City Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9418 years running
~3,986 finishers a year
growing or steady
29% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 33 states
winner 1:05:55
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 46,845 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
46,845
Median time
2:05:50
Latest turnout
2,013
States
50
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON?
The MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON is held on Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON take place?
It takes place in Toledo, Ohio.
What distances does the MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 5K, 1 Miles, MARATHON + 5K, HALF MARATHON + 5K, 13.1 Miles, 3.1 Miles.
Is the MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON course flat and good for a PR?
The MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY 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 MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON?
HalfRuns has finish records for 46,845 runners who have completed the MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON.
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