Glass City Marathon
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Event overview
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon takes place April 25-26, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio, centered at the University of Toledo. The weekend includes a health and wellness expo, a kids run, and multiple live and virtual race options. The event notes the 49th running on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Virtual participants may complete their registered distance between April 26 and May 3 and submit results and photos online during that period.
Races and course
The event offers multiple race formats and age categories:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half marathon
- 5-person marathon relay
- 5K
- Kids run (ages 2-12)
- 5K stroller rider (ages 5 and under)
- Virtual marathon, half marathon, and 5K
The marathon is a one-loop 26.2 mile course beginning on Bancroft Street near the University of Toledo North Tower. The route circles campus, passes Ottawa Park, continues through Ottawa Hills, uses the University Parks bike trail and Wildwood Metropark, goes through Sylvania, and finishes on the field inside the Glass Bowl stadium. The course is described as having little elevation change and smooth paved roads. Field limits: marathon 1,500; half marathon 2,500; relay teams 200; 5K 1,500. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
