Since 1971, Toledo has hosted one of fastest races in the country. As a top 25 fastest course and historically having 20+ percent of our finishers qualifying for the illustrious Boston Marathon, GCM has grown from one of the longest running marathons in the USA, to an annual favorite for a field of 10,000 runners and walkers from all corners of the globe who are looking for a competitive challenge in a hometown atmosphere, with premium perks and a memorable experience at an affordable price.
We're consistently focused on providing a top-notch package to everyone and building great community partnerships with likeminded goals of putting the participants first. More than a thousand volunteers are on location over the three day race weekend, made up of individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We make sure you're supported from the time you arrive at the expo, to the start line, on the course and after the finish line.
Each calendar year the Toledo Roadrunners Club grants area nonprofits the opportunity to partner with this signature event. This year alone, the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon will benefit multiple local charity partners, and has contributed nearly $800K to area nonprofits since 2009. Create your fundraising campaign when you register and help us continue to bring beneficial resources to others in need.
GLASS CITY RUNNERS GET MORE
One of the fastest marathon courses in the Midwest, and top 25 fastest marathons in the country, the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (GCM) course takes you into the area’s finest Metropark system utilizing the paved University Parks Trail, with a tour through Sylvania leading past Olander Park, the home of Sy Mah's statue, then back down the trail to campus, and the big finish on the field in UT's Glass Bowl Stadium.
Each year we also include a special perks package for all first-time marathoners. If this will be the first time you’ll be running a full marathon (26.2 miles), let us know during registration and we’ll have some special benefits waiting for you on race weekend.
YOU’LL RUN FASTER IN TOLEDO
The Toledo Roadrunners Club is proud to present this running of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon at the University of Toledo. Be part of Northwest Ohio’s largest spring time running event. Finish in the Glass Bowl Stadium and enjoy a multitude of post-race perks.
FIRST TIME MARATHONERS
One of the fastest marathon courses in the Midwest, the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (GCM) course will begin on Secor Rd. at the University of Toledo west entrance, circle campus before heading West into beautiful Ottawa Hills. The course then leads you to the area’s finest Metropark system utilizing the paved University Parks Trail. A tour through Sylvania leads past scenic Olander Park, the home of Sy Mah's commemorative statue, then back through Metroparks and down the trail to campus for the big finish on the field inside University of Toledo's Glass Bowl Stadium.
Saturday's events include the Savage 5k (a great shakeout run) and the event expo. The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon and the popular 5-person Relay Marathon are Sunday morning's featured events.
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We've partnered with RoomRoster to secure Marathon rates for race weekend at multiple area hotels. Visit the booking portal on our website to reserve your stay in Toledo. We recommend doing this as soon as you register for the race, as the hotels fill begin to fill quickly once registration opens.
Additional race information can be found at http://glasscitymarathon.org.
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