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Zanesville City Half Marathon

Zanesville City Half Marathon

The Zanesville City Half Marathon offers a historic course with local charm and a welcoming atmosphere.

Race Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

Zanesville, OH

Solid Pick55

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location
Zanesville, Ohio
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
1,062

Highlights

Good For

Beginner FriendlyDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat MedalGreat Swag

The Experience

The Zanesville City Half Marathon, now in its 6th year, winds through the historic streets of downtown Zanesville, Ohio. Participants can expect a course that showcases the city's charm and hospitality, beginning and ending in the heart of the downtown area.

This road race, with a manageable total elevation change of 414 feet, is designed to be welcoming to a wide range of runners. The course is open for 3.5 hours, accommodating various paces. Runners will receive a custom finisher's medal, a premium race tee, and post-race snacks and beverages.

With a median field size of around 167 finishers and a repeat-runner loyalty of approximately 41%, the Zanesville City Half Marathon has cultivated a dedicated following. While the field has seen a slight decrease in recent years, the event draws participants from about four states, offering a local community feel with a touch of destination draw.

Race-provided description

ZANESVILLE CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K Join us September 26th for the 6th annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K! Along with the historic scenery and great hospitality that participants will experience out on the course All participants of both events will also receive a Custom Finishers Medal, Premium Race Tee, plenty of post-race recovery snacks and beverages, and memories that will last forever. WHEN / WHERE Saturday, September 26th STARTING TIME  Half Marathon - 7:30am 5K- 7:40am RACE COURSE - HALF MARATHON Participants will enjoy all the hospitality that Zanesville has to offer as they follow the course throughout the city of Zanesville. Beginning and ending in downtown Zanesville.  Total course elevation change is a manageable 414 ft. * Course will be open for 3.5 hours. New Route for Half Marathon:  https://onthegomap.com/s/dft7kvoc Turn by Turn Instructions:  https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf RACECOURSE - 5K  Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville New Route for 5K: https://onthegomap.com/s/2uqmkhpu Turn by Turn Instructions:  https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf HALF MARATHON & 5K AWARDS Overall and Age group awards will be issued in both the Half Marathon and 5k.  Over all Awards will be issued to the top three overall male/female finishers. *Overall awards will be issued based on Gun Time not Chip Time. Age group awards will also be issued to the top 3 male/females in each of the following age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ RACE RESULTS Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website. Live results will be published to the results tab. RACE PACKETS & FINISH-LINE PERKS All finishers of the Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K will receive a Finishers Medals. Your race packet will include a Premium Race T-shirt with the official race logo, finish line food and beverage. *All participates registered by August 30th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be first come first serve basis after August 30th.    EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION Early Packet pick-up will begin –  •    Friday Sept. 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm  •    The Downtown Exchange 525 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701 Race Morning Registration / Packet Pickup will be  •    6:30am - 7:30am Only  •     Secrest Auditorium 334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701 •    It is highly encouraged to take advantage of Early packet pick-up; race morning can be extremely stressful waiting in lines. ENTRY FEES (non-refundable) Register prior to August 30th / on or before September 26th / On Race Day Half Marathon: $65.00 / $70.00 / $75.00 5K: $30.00/ $35.00/ $45.00 REFUND POLICY If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including National Emergency or Unforeseen acts of God, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.  RACE CONTACT For any questions please email: zvillecityhalfmarathon@gmail.com OR contact Race Directors Jacob Wilson 740-454-9741 ext. 276 or Amanda McPeck 740-454-9741 ext. 253

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH, 43701

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Urban, Small Town

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.1 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick55
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size11/15

~167 finishers a year

Momentum2/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

41% returning runners

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:34:35

Weather2/10

typical high 72°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

57°

Afternoon (High)

72°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.2"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,062 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

1,062

Median time

2:17:38

Latest turnout

150

States

21

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:103:55

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'23'24'25
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Frequently asked

When is the Zanesville City Half Marathon?

The Zanesville City Half Marathon is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.

Where does the Zanesville City Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Zanesville, Ohio.

What distances does the Zanesville City Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles.

Is the Zanesville City Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Zanesville City Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Zanesville City Half Marathon?

HalfRuns has finish records for 1,062 runners who have completed the Zanesville City Half Marathon.

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