APRIL 28, 2024 | TOLEDO, OHIO
47th ANNUAL GLASS CITY MARATHON
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon remains a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon and the Olympic Trials. Director Clint McCormick, is a recipient of the Road Race Management Race Director of the Year Award, which speaks to this event's impeccable organization and planning.
If you're not a marathoner, don't worry! The Glass City Marathon offers something for every level of runner. Participants can sign up for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K or Kids Runs and celebrate their achievement with one of the best post-race parties around! Check out The Top 5 Reasons to Run the Glass City Marathon for more information.
Make your destination Toledo next spring and sign up today! Use code: Destination for 10% off your fees. GLASSCITYMARATHON.ORG
Welcome to Toledo
Plan to arrive early and make it a great weekend in Toledo! Experience one of our top attractions, relax and reset in one of 19 area Metroparks, and plan your celebratory meal in one of our local restaurants! There's always something to do in the Glass City, don't forget to check out our calendar of events to round out your time here.
Whether it’s training for your first 5K or running the marathon, you can find the trails and training you need at Metroparks Toledo.
Wildwood offers over 8 miles of dirt trails and 3 miles of paved roads. This park connects you to the 6-mile, paved University/Parks Trail, with parking all along the way.
Oak Openings is host to several trails ideal for running or training for any road race. Several long distance trails make their home here as the Wabash Cannonball trail follows a former rail line through the park, connecting with the Oak Openings All Purpose trail.
Pearson features a perfectly named Exercise trail around the perimeter of the park. Beginning and ending at a fitness station, this 3-mile loop is perfect for interval training or shorter training runs.
Beginning in Side Cut is the Fallen Timbers trail. This almost 4-mile trail is perfect for more intense training as it leads you up a steep hill towards the Fallen Timbers Monument. There is also a shorter loop trail perfect for "repeats" should that be part of your training schedule.
Providence, Bend View and Farnsworth line the Maumee River and offer shade as you maneuver the Towpath trail. This trail is 9 miles of crushed stone along the scenic river. Access to the trail heads from Providence or Farnsworth.
Swan Creek is located in the heart of Toledo and offers you an oasis to escape the busy city for a quiet run. There are several trails scattered throughout the park, most notably the 3-mile All Purpose trail. This trail is accessible from either end of the park, but a fitness center is located at the entrance off Airport Highway.