SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K

The Scouting America Half Marathon and 5K is the perfect tune up race for your fall racing. Ideally situated just a few weeks before the Garmin Marathon Series in Toledo, this is a great way to test your nutrition and pace.

The half marathon enjoys a very flat route through the heart of a college downtown. This course scenery has it all -- Industrial, downtown, wooded bike paths, golf course neighborhood, and City Park.

Water stops are staffed by our area scout troops in uniform who thank you for supporting them. 

The post race refreshment zone, sponsored by Southeastern Container, offers chocolate milk, fresh fruit, and more.

Finally, Scout Troops serve up a pancake breakfast for all, included with your registration.

Welcome to Race Week! After weeks of preparation you are ready to tackle either the 5k, 10k or the half marathon. This guide has information for you to help make your race experience go nice and smooth.

Packet Pick Up

Early packet pick up is Friday, August 28 from 3:00 - 6:30 pm at Dave's Running Shop in Perrysburg

Race day packet pick up will be held from 6:00 - 7:15 am at the Wood County Fair Grounds, use the entrance off of Poe Road

Race Day Parking

Free and ample parking is available in the large lot directly across the street from the start line on Poe Rd. Walk across the street to packet pickup. Walk to the street to start the race. Easy access to keep your gear in vehicle.

Course Map

Water Stops

Water and Gatorade will be served at all water stops along all three courses. You may choose to also carry your own hydration bottles or packs which can be refilled at any of the water stations as well.

5k: There will be one water stop on the 5k course located just shy of 1.5 miles serving water and Gatorade

10k: There will be three water stops on the 10k course. Just shy of 1.5 miles, approximately 3 miles and at 5 miles serving water and Gatorade

Half: There will be 9 water stops along the course.

Mile 1.5 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 3 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 5 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 6 serving water, Gatorade and Honey Stinger gel

Mile 7 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 8 serving water, Gatorade, Pickle Juice and Honey Stinger gel

Mile 9.5 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 11 serving water and Gatorade

Mile 12 serving water and Gatorade

Post Race

All participants will be treated to a pancake breakfast at the finish line. There will also be ice cold chocolate milk waiting for you in the Refreshments Zone as well as other light refreshments.

Awards for each distance will be available once official results from the timer are available.

All participants 17 and under receive youth pricing. Discounts will automatically be applied at checkout.

Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30am
5K Start Time: 7:30am

Course Open: 3 hours (half), 1 hour (5k)
Minimum Age (on race day): 13 (Half) // 6 (5K)

Half Marathon
Overall Male & Female — Award
Overall Master Male & Female — Award

Overall Grand Master Male & Female - Award

Top 3 Male & Female in Each 5 Year Age Group (Pint Glass) // 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

5K
Overall Male & Female — Award
Overall Master Male & Female — Award

Overall Grand Master Male & Female - Award

Top 3 Male & Female in Each 5 Year Age Group (Pint Glass)//6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Course Record Bonus
$100.00 will be awarded to the first overall male, overall female, overall masters male (40+) or overall masters female (40+) for setting a new course record in the Half Marathon, 10k or 5k.

COURSE RECORDS
Half Marathon Course Records
Male — 1:06:12:99 (Eric Lagat, 2017)
Female — 1:17:00 (Jepkurgat, 2015)
Masters Male — 1:12:21 (Matt Folk, 2016)
Masters Female — 1:26:00 (Laura Kaulen, 2018)

5k Course Records
Male — 15:40 (Jason Kessler, 2014)
Female — 18:40.46 (Mackenzie Chojnacky, 2020)
Masters Male — 16:55.5 (Aaron Usher, 2021)
Masters Female — 21:56.14 (Dayna Pirrwitz, 2020)

Masters division competitors are defined as 40 years old and older. Masters division runners are NOT eligible for both overall prize money awards and masters division prize money awards. If a masters division runner qualifies for both, he or she will receive the greater of the two amounts.

Pacers will be offered at the following finish times:

1:30 — 
1:40 —  
1:45 — 
1:50 — 
1:55 — 
2:00 — 
2:10 — 
2:15 — 
2:20 — 
2:30 —