2025 Glass City Marathon

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Run faster at the Toledo Roadrunners Club’s 48th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio. A field of up to 1,700 runners will make their Destination Toledo on the fast and flat 26.2 mile, marathon course. Our springtime marathon regularly shows in the top 25 fastest races, with over a third of the field punching their ticket to run on Patriot’s Day with a Boston Marathon qualifying time. Achieved yours at the finish line inside the University of Toledo Glass Bowl Stadium. GCM is USA Track & Field Certified Course and Sanctioned Race (run an Olympic Trials Qualifying Time), the 2023 RRCA National Championship Marathon, and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Qualifier — led by 2021 RRM Race Director of the Year. With all the race has to offer runners from around the country and around the globe, plan to book an extended stay and explore all of Toledo, Ohio’s renowned attractions to complete your Glass City experience.
Date:  2025-04-27
Distance:  13.1, 26.2
City:  Toledo
Registration Cost:  N/A
State:  Ohio
Hosted By:  Toledo Roadrunners Club
Pros
  • Flat course
  • Great crowd energy
  • Post-race drinks included with registration
  • Best running jacket as swag!
Cons
  • Unpredictable weather this time of year
  • Full sun in many spots
  • Very little food after the race
  • Limited parking

5/5

Summary

This is a great spring road marathon. Historically being 6 days after Marathon Monday, this is usually the first chance marathoners have to qualify for Boston the following year. It is a flat course with tons of energy!
Posted May 02, 2025
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