Athens Ohio Marathon
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Event overview
The Athens Ohio Marathon weekend takes place in Athens, Ohio on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The event program includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a virtual full marathon, and a virtual half marathon. The full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The organizer states the Athens Marathon began in 1968 and has run consecutively since then; the half marathon has been held for 33 years.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Virtual marathon
- Virtual half marathon
Age limits listed by the organizer: the full and virtual full are open to ages 18 and over; the half and virtual half are open to ages 13 and over.
Course and logistics
The in-person races start near Uptown Athens at the corner of South College Street and East Union Street and finish on the Ohio University track. Both courses follow the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway and run along the Hocking River valley. The organizer describes the Bikeway portion as flat for much of the route. Both in-person courses are USATF certified and are described as well marked. Additional race-day information listed by the organizer covers parking, aid stations, and spectator details. The race location is given as 30 E Union St, Athens, OH 45701. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
