From Toledo in the spring to Columbus in the fall, Ohio's marathon calendar is one of the best-kept secrets in American distance running. Six world-class races. Six unique cities. One major accomplishment.
Complete all six and earn the Ohio Marathon Majors finisher medal — a custom piece designed exclusively for runners who take on the full circuit.
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Toledo — Late April
One of Ohio's most beloved spring marathons, the Glass City course winds through Toledo's neighborhoods on a fast, flat route that makes it a favorite for first-timers and PR-chasers alike. It's the perfect way to kick off your Ohio Majors year.
Cincinnati — Early May
Few races in America match the Flying Pig for pure atmosphere. Cincinnati's iconic hill-and-river course has built a devoted following over 25+ years of pigs, costumes, and finish-line emotion. A bucket-list race by any measure.
Cleveland — Mid May
Run the shores of Lake Erie through the heart of one of America's great comeback cities. The Cleveland Marathon takes runners past iconic landmarks and through vibrant neighborhoods, fueled by some of the loudest crowds in Ohio.
Dayton — Mid September
There's nothing else like it in Ohio. The Air Force Marathon runs on the hallowed grounds of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — a patriotic, purposeful race with a course and a crowd unlike anything in the civilian running world.
Akron — Late September
Fall in northeast Ohio means rolling hills, turning leaves, and the Akron Marathon's famously passionate crowd support. This one earns its reputation as a challenging, character-building race — exactly the kind of test that belongs in a majors series.
Columbus — Mid October
The state capital hosts one of the Midwest's largest and most well-organized marathons, drawing tens of thousands of runners each October. Finishing in Columbus means finishing your Ohio Majors year in style — in front of one of the biggest crowds on the circuit.
