ORRRC Xenia Marathon
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Event overview
The ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K takes place on March 29, 2026, in Xenia, Ohio. The start and finish are at the Xenia YMCA, 336 Progress Drive. The event includes the following race distances:
- Marathon
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
The marathon course is certified as a Boston Qualifier. The courses use concentric paths with a common start, turn-offs for the half-marathon and 10K, and a common finish. The route passes through downtown Xenia, neighborhood streets, and a segment of rail-trail.
Logistics, rules, and awards
There is no day-of-race registration; the last chance to register is at Saturday packet pick-up. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Saturday (1:00 pm–5:00 pm) and Sunday (6:00 am–7:30 am). Participants are issued a disposable timing chip attached to the back of their bib and must wear their bib for results and awards.
The event enforces a strict cut-off pace of 13:45 minutes per mile (approximately a 6 hour marathon, a 3 hour half-marathon, and a 1 hour 25 minute 10K). Participants who cannot complete the course in time may be re-directed or transported back to the Xenia YMCA. Running/jogging strollers are not permitted; walkers with walking strollers must line up at the back and meet cut-offs. Animals are not permitted except by prior coordination for licensed service dogs.
Finishers in all distances receive a medal. Overall and age-group awards include gift card prizes for top finishers and separate awards for wheelchair divisions. A post-race meal is provided next to the YMCA; participants and volunteers eat free, additional family members pay a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
