This will be the 58th running of the Xenia Marathon, one of the oldest and longest-running marathons in Ohio. The Ohio River Road Runners Club first staged the race in 1967, and later added a half marathon and 10K. The half marathon celebrates its 36th anniversary this year, and the 10K enters its third year as part of the Xenia event. Registration is open through April 5 at RunXenia.com.
The Xenia Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying race, and the flat, fast course provides the ideal conditions for runners to achieve a qualifying time. The early April date also positions the Xenia races as popular training runs for other major spring races like the Flying Pig. This year, the marathon was selected as the Road Runners Club of America’s state championship event for the 26.2-mile distance.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2878368-0