ORRRC Xenia Marathon & Half Marathon

ORRRC Xenia Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Xenia, Ohio, on April 4, 2027, with the marathon (26.2 miles), the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 10K all starting at 8:00 a.m. The courses begin and end at the Xenia YMCA and run through downtown and several neighborhoods, including a stretch along a former rail line. The marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and runners who decline the race shirt get a discount on entry.

A certified course makes this a reasonable place to chase a qualifying time, provided the training is there: 16 to 20 weeks, a weekly long run, and marathon-pace work in the final block. The event is organized by the ORRRC, which promotes running across the Miami Valley and the Dayton area and puts proceeds toward youth running programs and scholarships. Refreshments follow the race, and the shared 8:00 a.m. start keeps things simple for groups entering different distances.