Registration for the Zanesville City Half Marathon costs $30 to $75, with races starting at 7:30 AM on September 26, 2026. The event is held in Zanesville, Ohio, and offers two distance options: a 1-mile run and a half marathon. The venue is located at 334 Shinnick Street. This early morning start time allows runners to complete their races before the heat of the day intensifies. Whether you're looking to run a shorter distance or tackle the half marathon, the Zanesville City Half Marathon provides an accessible option for endurance athletes of varying experience levels.
From the Race Organizer
ZANESVILLE CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K Join us September 26th for the 6th annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K! Along with the historic scenery and great hospitality that participants will experience out on the course All participants of both events will also receive a Custom Finishers Medal, Premium Race Tee, plenty of post-race recovery snacks and beverages, and memories that will last forever. WHEN / WHERE Saturday, September 26th STARTING TIME Half Marathon - 7:30am 5K- 7:40am RACE COURSE - HALF MARATHON Participants will enjoy all the hospitality that Zanesville has to offer as they follow the course throughout the city of Zanesville. Beginning and ending in downtown Zanesville. Total course elevation change is a manageable 414 ft. * Course will be open for 3.5 hours. New Route for Half Marathon : https://onthegomap.com/s/dft7kvoc Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf RACECOURSE - 5K Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville New Route for 5K : https://onthegomap.com/s/2uqmkhpu Turn by Turn Instructions: https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race55685-customSectionAttachment69fba31c156c32.73101736.pdf HALF MARATHON & 5K AWARDS Overall and Age group awards will be issued in both the Half Marathon and 5k. Over all Awards will be issued to the top three overall male/female finishers. *Overall awards will be issued based on Gun Time not Chip Time. Age group awards will also be issued to the top 3 male/females in each of the following age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ RACE RESULTS Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website. Live results will be published to the results tab. RACE PACKETS & FINISH-LINE PERKS All finishers of the Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K will receive a Finishers Medals. Your race packet will include a Premium Race T-shirt with the official race logo, finish line food and beverage. *All participates registered by August 30th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be first come first serve basis after August 30th. EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION Early Packet pick-up will begin – • Friday Sept. 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm • The Downtown Exchange 525 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701 Race Morning Registration / Packet Pickup will be • 6:30am - 7:30am Only • Secrest Auditorium 334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701 • It is highly encouraged to take advantage of Early packet pick-up; race morning can be extremely stressful waiting in lines. ENTRY FEES (non-refundable) Register prior to August 30th / on or before September 26th / On Race Day Half Marathon: $65.00 / $70.00 / $75.00 5K: $30.00/ $35.00/ $45.00 REFUND POLICY If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including National Emergency or Unforeseen acts of God, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website. RACE CONTACT For any questions please email: zvillecityhalfmarathon@gmail.com OR contact Race Directors Jacob Wilson 740-454-9741 ext. 276 or Amanda McPeck 740-454-9741 ext. 253
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Zanesville, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Zanesville City Half Marathon 2026 — Zanesville, OH?
Zanesville City Half Marathon 2026 — Zanesville, OH takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Zanesville, Ohio.
Where is Zanesville City Half Marathon 2026 — Zanesville, OH held?
Zanesville City Half Marathon 2026 — Zanesville, OH is held at 334 Shinnick St in Zanesville, Ohio.
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