London OH Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- London, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $75 on Oct 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London OH Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $65$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | 270 |
| London OH Half Marathon - wheelchair and hand-cycle | Half Marathon | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $65$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| London OH Marathon | Marathon | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $70$85 after Oct 1, 2026 | 130 |
| London OH Marathon - wheelchair and hand-cycle | Marathon | Apr 17, 20277:00 AM | $70$85 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| London OH 5K | 5K | Apr 17, 20277:15 AM | $25$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | 90 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $75 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- London OH Half Marathon and London OH Half Marathon - wheelchair and hand-cycle: $65 until Sep 30, then $75 until Dec 31, then $85 until Feb 28, then $95 until Apr 16.
- London OH Marathon and London OH Marathon - wheelchair and hand-cycle: $70 until Sep 30, then $85 until Dec 31, then $95 until Feb 28, then $105 until Apr 16.
- London OH 5K: $25 until Sep 30, then $35 until Feb 28, then $40 until Apr 16.
Online registration closes Apr 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Ohio runs 4:00:26, about 9:10 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:17:49 and men in 3:51:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the London OH Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,030 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Merri-Mac Park, London, OH 43140
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)London OH Half Marathon
London OH 5K
London OH Marathon
Aggregated from official results (Columbus Running Company) for London OH Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at London OH Marathon?
At the 2026 London OH Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:22:48 or better, the top quarter in 1:36:11, and half the field in 1:59:30; the last tenth came in after 2:59:01.
At the 2026 London OH 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:06 or better, the top quarter in 30:41, and half the field in 38:46; the last tenth came in after 49:54.
At the 2026 London OH Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:59:33 or better, the top quarter in 3:18:46, and half the field in 3:56:53; the last tenth came in after 5:10:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:31:05 | 1:06:02 |
| 30-39 | 1:21:11 | 1:24:14 |
| 40-49 | 1:27:40 | 1:31:01 |
| 50-59 | 1:51:06 | 1:39:52 |
| 60-69 | 2:13:30 | 1:51:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 112 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
London OH Marathon Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 64 to 202 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:00:15 to 1:59:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 202 (+38%) | 1:59:30 | under 1:22:48 | 1:04:59 |
| 2025 | 146 (-8%) | 2:11:05 | under 1:22:59 | 1:05:22 |
| 2024 | 159 (+2%) | 2:05:41 | under 1:33:58 | 1:08:41 |
| 2023 | 156 (+144%) | 2:05:36 | under 1:32:44 | 1:12:09 |
| 2022 | 64 | 2:00:15 | under 1:20:46 | 1:07:00 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:36:11, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, so times here run 15 percent faster.
- 5K: Slower than most Ohio 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:41, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Marathon: Faster than most Ohio marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 3:18:46, against 3:36:43 in a typical Ohio marathon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 17 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Merri-Mac Park, London, OH 43140Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,030 feet
- Included with entry
- Race garment
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2022 (Apr 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is London OH Marathon?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 16, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $70, entry is about 24 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 202 runners finished the London OH Half Marathon; the median finish was 1:59:30 and the winner ran 1:04:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:36:11, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, so times here run 15 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Merri-Mac Park, London, OH 43140.
From the organizers
We are passionate about helping you meet your race day goals, and raising funds to build play equipment for kids on London’s south side. Whether it’s a BQ, a PR, or your first attempt at a marathon or half marathon, our insanely flat, straight, sheltered course is ideal!
When you’re done you can go home wearing one of the most beautiful medals you’ve ever seen, and tell all your friends about running LONDON!
All funds raised from our race go directly to building play equipment, refurbishing sports fields, and improving MerriMac Park! Literally, every cent raised!