MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
When is MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON?
MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Toledo, OH.
What distances does MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON offer?
MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON offers 12 events: NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUN, VIRTUAL 5K, SAVAGE 5K, OWENS CORNING HALF MARATHON, VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON, Course Ops, MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON, NORTH STAR BLUESCOPE 5-PERSON MARATHON RELAY, VIRTUAL MARATHON, Medical Ops, MARATHON + 5K, HALF MARATHON + 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUN | 1.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5K | 3.1 mi | $45.00 | Register |
| SAVAGE 5K | 5.0 km | $45.00 | Register |
| OWENS CORNING HALF MARATHON | 13.1 mi | $110.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON | 13.1 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| Course Ops | 13.1 mi | $0.00 | Register |
| MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON | 26.2 mi | $125.00 | Register |
| NORTH STAR BLUESCOPE 5-PERSON MARATHON RELAY | 26.2 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL MARATHON | 26.2 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| Medical Ops | 26.2 mi | $0.00 | Register |
| MARATHON + 5K | — | $140.00 | Register |
| HALF MARATHON + 5K | — | $125.00 | Register |
How much does MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON cost?
Registration for MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON held?
MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON is held in Toledo, OH at University of Toledo.
About MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
49TH RUNNING • SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
TOP 25 MARATHON RANKING BY BQ%
REFERRAL REWARDS
After you register, invite all of your friends to signup using your personal referral URL found in your registration confirmation email. You will receive $10 back once five (5) people use your link to complete their registration.
MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON
One of the fastest marathon courses in the Midwest, regularly boasting Boston Qualifying times for a third of the field, the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (GCM) 26.2 mile, one loop course will take you on a tour from the University of Toledo, through historic surrounding suburbs, the award winning Wildwood Metropark and University Parks Trail to a grand finish inside the Glass Bowl Stadium in the heart of campus.
Marathoners, half marathoners and relay teams (leg 1) will all begin together on Bancroft St. near the University of Toledo North Tower. It will circle campus past Ottawa Park before continuing West into beautiful Ottawa Hills. Heading north into the quiet neighborhood of Ottawa Hills, the marathon course leads you to the area’s finest Metroparks system utilizing the University Parks bike Trail and then a tour through Sylvania leads you back to Wildwood Metropark and down the bike trail to a short tour of the UT campus. All runners conclude with the finish on the field inside the Glass Bowl stadium. This course has little elevation changes, smooth paved roads, and annually posts top 25 in the USA race times and a memorable experience for everyone running.
*RUN YOUR FIRST MARATHON EVER
TOLEDO IS THE PLACE FOR THE BEST FIRST EXPERIENCE
Each year the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon also includes a special perks package for all participants running their very first marathon ever. 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.
- Personalized Service at Expo
- Commemorative Recognition Package
- Special Race Day BIB
- + More
*NOTE: This package is for first time marathoners only, not first time GCM participants.
GLASSWARE
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Registered virtual participants can complete their Mercy Health Glass City Marathon race on their own timeline between April 25th and May 3rd. Post your results and photos online during this period to be included in the history of the event.
Enable notifications during registration and you'll receive text and email notifications reminding you when, where and how to submit data online.
All virtual packets will be shipped as we get closer to race week, and is included in your registration fee.
NOTE: Registrants of the live race wishing to transfer to the virtual option must do so online via their runsignup.com/profile prior to virtual registration closing.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & START TIMES
Saturday's events include the Savage 5k (a great casual run/walk, shakeout run, or. competitive race), Nationwide Children's - Toledo Kids Run, and the Tom Falvey Health & Wellness Expo.
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon and the popular North Star BlueScope 5-person Relay Marathon are Sunday morning's featured events.
A detailed schedule can be found on our website and will be emailed to all registrants as we get closer to Marathon Month (April) in Toledo.