2026 ORRRC Xenia Marathon

What distances are available for this event?

• →59th ORRRC Marathon
• →37th Half Marathon
• →4th Annual 10K

What is the race date and time?

• →The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
• →No early or late starts are allowed; all participants must be on the start line by 8:00 AM.

What is the course design like?

• →The course is concentric, with the same start line and designated turn-offs for the Half-Marathon and 10K.
• →It includes scenic rail-trail sections and neighborhood streets, starting and finishing at the Xenia YMCA.
• →The marathon course is officially certified as a Boston Qualifier.

What are the time cut-offs for each distance?

• →Marathon: 6 hours (13:45 minutes per mile)
• →Half-Marathon: 3 hours (13:45 minutes per mile)
• →10K: 1 hour 25 minutes (13:45 minutes per mile)
• →Participants who cannot maintain the required pace will be redirected or transported back to the YMCA.

What is included in the registration?

• →Participants receive a race shirt, unless they choose the "No Shirt" option for a $10 discount.
• →Registration includes access to the post-race party, which features warm food, water, bananas, energy drinks, soda, and a snack selection.
• →YMCA locker rooms are available for showers and changing.

What are the registration details?

• →Registration is managed through RunSignUp ↗ and does not allow day-of-race registration.
• →The final registration deadline is Saturday, March 28, with packet pick-up from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• →Additional donations to the ORRRC Community & Scholarship Fund are available during registration.

What are the cut-off times for packet pick-up?

• →Saturday, March 28: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• →Sunday, March 29: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM

What are the awards for each distance?

• →Marathon:

• 1st place: $100

• 2nd place: $50

• 3rd place: $25

• →Half-Marathon:

• 1st place: $100

• 2nd place: $50

• 3rd place: $25

• →10K:

• 1st place: $25

• 2nd place: $20

• 3rd place: $15

What are the rules and restrictions for participants?

• →Prohibited items include bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates/blades, and animals (except licensed service dogs).
• →Headsets are strongly discouraged.
• →Strollers: Running/jogging strollers are not permitted; walking strollers are allowed but must start at the back of the last corral and meet cut-off times.
• →A bib with a disposable timing chip must be worn visibly throughout the race; no bib means no results or awards.

What is the post-race event like?

• →The post-race party will be held at the Xenia Adult Recreation and Service Center entrance, adjacent to the YMCA.
• →It runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with to-go meals available after 2:00 PM.
• →The event is free for participants and volunteers; $10 per additional family member.

What is the charitable mission of the event?

• →The event is organized by the ORRRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
• →Race proceeds support youth running programs, educational scholarships, and low-cost races in the Miami Valley/Dayton region.
• →100% of additional donations via RunSignUp ↗ go directly to these programs.

What are the rules regarding pace and safety?

• →All participants must maintain a pace of 13:45 minutes per mile for their respective distances.
• →Cut-offs are strictly enforced and coordinated with Xenia law enforcement for participant safety.
• →Walking is only permitted if participants can meet the pace requirements.