ORRRC Xenia Marathon
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ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K
The event takes place on March 29, 2026, at the Xenia YMCA, 336 Progress Drive, Xenia, OH 45385. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
The marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier. The courses use concentric paths with a common start and finish at the Xenia YMCA, with turn-offs for the half-marathon and 10K. The route runs into downtown Xenia, through neighborhood streets, and uses a mix of rail-trail and roads.
Race logistics, rules, and amenities
Packet pick-up is scheduled Saturday, March 28, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, March 29, 6:00 am to 7:30 am. There is no day-of-race registration; the last registration opportunity is at Saturday packet pick-up. A "No Shirt" option reduces the registration fee by $10. Race shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after March 15.
A disposable timing chip is affixed to the back of each bib; participants must wear their bib for results and awards. The event enforces a strict pace cut-off of 13:45 minutes per mile, approximately a 6 hour marathon, 3 hour half-marathon, and 1 hour 25 minute 10K. Participants who cannot meet the cut-off may be redirected or transported back to the YMCA.
Running/jogging strollers are not permitted; walking strollers must start at the back and finish before the cut-off. Animals are not allowed except licensed service dogs after coordination with race directors. A wheelchair division is offered.
Post-race, awards, and charity
Finishers in all distances receive medals. Overall and age-group awards include gift cards: marathon and half-marathon 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd $25; 10K 1st $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $15. Age-group awards cover top three male and female in multiple age brackets. Awards are handed out at the end of the race and winners must be present.
A post-race meal is provided at the Xenia Adult Recreation and Service Center next to the YMCA from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; participants and volunteers eat free, additional family members pay $10 each. YMCA locker rooms are available for showers and changing. The race supports the Ohio River Road Runners Club, a 501(c)(3), with additional participant donations directed to youth running programs and scholarships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
