Glass City Marathon
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Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Toledo
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is a multi-distance road race in Toledo, Ohio that will mark its 50th running on April 25, 2027. The event is known for a fast, flat course and is listed among the top 25 Boston Marathon qualifier courses. Since its start in 1971 it has grown into a nationally recognized spring race and has helped many runners earn Boston qualifying times, set personal records, and complete their first marathons.
Races at the event include:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5-person relay
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Marathon for ages 2 to 12
Race operations feature an expo with two-day packet pickup, official pacers, prize money and age-group awards, course maps, live tracking, and elite runner services. Mercy Health is a presenting sponsor and provides medical teams and running specialists for the event. The course recorded a marathon time of 2:05:54.21 in 2026 and an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifying time of 2:36:59.67 in 2026, which reflect recent elite performances on the course.
The event also lists resources for participants and visitors such as hotel and travel information, spectator tips, nonprofit fundraising options, and a volunteer program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
