Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
Northern Ohio Half Marathon winds through Mentor's autumn landscape with Lake Erie views.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Mentor, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Mentor, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 13.1 Miles, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4,056
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Northern Ohio Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K offers a scenic fall race experience in Mentor, Ohio, set against the backdrop of Lake Erie and vibrant autumn colors. Held annually in October, this event draws runners from across approximately five states, with a median field size of around 163 finishers.
The course winds through the northern Mentor landscape, providing inspiring views of Lake Erie's shoreline. Runners can opt for the half marathon, a 2-person relay, or a 5K, making it accessible for various running levels. The event is noted for its growing field size and a repeat-runner loyalty rate of about 21%.
Participants receive a finisher medal and T-shirt, with early packet pickup available the day before the race. The half marathon and relay kick off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM, all starting from Headlands Beach State Park.
Race-provided description
Event Description Northern Ohio- Half Marathon-5K-2-person Relay – October 11, 2026 Location: Headlands Beach State Park Start Time: 8:00 AM (Half Marathon & Relay) 8:30 AM (5K) The Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay & 5K is a scenic fall running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio, starting at Headlands Beach State Park. Runners can choose from a beautiful half marathon, team up with a partner for the 2-person relay or take part in the 5K. All winding through the vibrant northern Mentor landscape with views of Lake Erie’s shoreline and the surrounding autumn scenery to inspire every stride. - Registration includes a finisher medal and T-shirt - Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole Mentor on Saturday, October10th from 11:00am - 4:00pm. - Race day packet pick-up will be at Headlands beach State Park starting at 7:00am - 8:15 am - The Half Marathon and Relay will begin at 8:00 AM. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 am.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Crew Neck
Start Location
9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Standout7613 years running
~163 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:15:59
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,056 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,056
Median time
2:04:49
Latest turnout
163
States
30
Turnout by year
2018–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K?
The Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K take place?
It takes place in Mentor, Ohio.
What distances does the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 13.1 Miles, 5K.
Is the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,056 runners who have completed the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K.
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