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Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

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Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race photoToledo
US
Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
Race date in 187 days
Apr 25, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Toledo · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 20, 2026
Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race photo
Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race photo
Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Mercy Health Glass City Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Both the start and finish are at the University of Toledo.

Course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

The race weekend also features half marathon, a 5-person relay, a 5K, and Kids Run.

The April 25, 2027 race will be the 50th running.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Mercy Health Glass City Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
MacTheZafRan in 2025 · Finish time 2:50:43
“By far the best I’ve ever felt during or after a race.”

After the planned race was canceled, this runner entered the 2025 Glass City Marathon, kept the early pace controlled, and passed several runners in the final 1km. A finish in 2 hours, 50 minutes, 43 seconds set a personal best without any major setbacks.

Read the original on Reddit
write2run
“I gave everything I had until I literally could not give anymore.”

This runner maintained the target pace at the Glass City Marathon, but severe dizziness late in the race forced a withdrawal. Supported by runners who stayed nearby and by family, the runner waited to recover and resolved to run again.

Read the original on write2run

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

It's marathon season! Glass City Marathon gets ready | Good Day on WTOL 11

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Mercy Health Glass City Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

Entry cost $110

until Nov 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

NORTH STAR BLUESCOPE 5-PERSON MARATHON RELAY

Entry cost $55

until Nov 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

OWENS CORNING HALF MARATHON · until Nov 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $45

SAVAGE 5K · until Nov 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Mercy Health Glass City Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:32
EventStart
Marathon42.195km06:32
Half21.0975km06:32
5K5km08:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

2925 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606

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Both the start and finish are at the University of Toledo.

The official guide describes course as flat, fast and runner-friendly.

Course is a USATF-certified course and is accepted as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

The event began in Toledo, Ohio, in 1971 and is the flagship race of the Toledo Roadrunners Club.

More than 1,000 runners typically enter the marathon alone.

In 2023, it served as the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) national championship.

'Glass City' is Toledo's nickname.

It refers to the city's historic role in the US glass industry;

Owens Illinois, Owens Corning, Pilkington North America and SmartGlass are among the glass companies headquartered in Toledo.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Marathon

Pacers

Marathon

Finisher medal

Marathon

Event T-shirt

Marathon

Where and when to collect your Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo direct train service; TARTA (Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority) public bus network serves the…
  • Getting to the finishSame campus area as start (TARTA bus access); finish is inside the Glass Bowl Stadium on the UT campus, a short walk from the start.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No direct train service; TARTA (Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority) public bus network serves the University of Toledo campus area. Start line is on Bancroft Street near the UT North Tower, on the UT main campus.

Organizers direct participants to get to the Start Line on TARTA but do not publish specific route numbers; most out-of-town runners drive/park in campus lots or use rideshare/hotel shuttles. Race is the 50th running in 2027. Date confirmed.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same campus area as start (TARTA bus access); finish is inside the Glass Bowl Stadium on the UT campus, a short walk from the start.

Finish is on the field inside Glass Bowl Stadium, adjacent to the start/campus area.

Map

Start shuttle

Organizers point to TARTA public transit as the transit option to reach the start.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2027 race takes place on April 25.

BIB pickup and the Tom Falby Health & Wellness Expo are held over Friday and Saturday of race week at Savage Arena on the University of Toledo campus.

Marathon, half-marathon and relay participants can collect their BIBs on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

The 5K and Kids Run use a separate tent at Parking Lot 10 on race day Saturday, at no additional cost.

To collect your BIB, present your registration confirmation email or the registration barcode in your RunSignUp account.

The expo is free and open to the public.

Runners can meet the marathon and half-marathon pacers, and on-site registration is available for events that still have places.

Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred to a future edition.

However, you may transfer your BIB to another event that has not reached capacity or give it to another runner.

Members of the Toledo Roadrunners Club and Ann Arbor Track Club receive an automatic entry-fee discount at checkout.

Participants receive a commemorative mug at Glass Bowl.

The mug is made by Libbey Glass, which is headquartered in Toledo.

Times are local to Toledo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

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Lansing, Michigan: Lansing Ghost Tour: Lost Legends and Laments by Lanternlight

$24

View on GetYourGuide

Detroit car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Hotels near the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon start line in Toledo

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toledo West, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.4km

7.5/10(388)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

View on Klook

Detroit car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Detroit Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

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Detroit Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Detroit airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Lansing Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Where runners eat in Toledo

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Toledo after the race

Seeing Toledo with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Lansing, Michigan: Lansing Ghost Tour: Lost Legends and Laments by Lanternlight

$24

View on GetYourGuide

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Toledo.

Total cost and budget for Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

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the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Mercy Health Glass City Marathon

FAQ
When does Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 25, 2027 in Toledo, OH, United States.

How much is the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 5K.

What time does Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:32.

What is the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon 2027 course like?

Both the start and finish are at the University of Toledo.

The official guide describes course as flat, fast and runner-friendly.

Course is a USATF-certified course and is accepted as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

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