Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 24–25, 2026
- Location
- 1633 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, OH
- Distance
- 5K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $30–$50
From the Organizer
Half Marathon and 5K Race Information:
Start: Harbor-Topky Memorial Library
1633 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Finish: Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor
5K Race Date and Time: 10-24-26, 8:30 a.m.
Half Marathon Date and Time: 10-25-26, 8:30 a.m.
Parking: Walnut Beach, West 1st, Street, Ashtabula, Ohio
Packet Pickups:5K (10/24) 7 am to 8:15 am, Half (10/25) 7 am to 8:15 am, both at Harbor-Topky Library, Ashtabula, Ohio.
Awards: CASH!: Half Marathon 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male & female receive $150, $100, and $50 respectively.
Chip times are used to determine overall and age group winners. Additional prize money awarded if Half Marathon winners set event records male & female. Current event record finish times: Male 1:12:33 (2021), Female 1:26:54 (2020)
Finishers awards and age group awards for Half Marathon. Overall & age groups awards for 5K.
Shirts: Long Sleeve Tech Shirts. 150 shirts are available. Deadline for guaranteed shirt size is Oct. 15 at 6 pm.
ADR Club Members receive automatic discount during online registration 5K ($5 off), Half ($5 off), Both (An extra $5 off).
Non-club members receive $5 discount if doing both races.
No dogs allowed- Service animals permitted.
Course time limit: 3h:30m
WARNING: The half marathon course has a railroad crossing and a lift bridge. Rail and boat traffic has the right-a-way and there is no set schedule for either. Your official time does not stop due to delay in your race.
Water Stop Information:
There will be five opportunities for water stops on the half marathon course.
The first location is about 3.5 miles into the race on Columbus Ave. The second will be on Main Avenue about 5.5 miles into the race and the third location is near the Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge. The final two locations will be the same locations on your way back toward the finish.
There will be no water stops on the course for the 5K.
If you're concerned or uneasy about water stops or the number of water stops available, runners are encouraged to carry your own to supplement or provide for your respective needs.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashtabula Co Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ashtabula, OH
Population
17,919
as of 2023
City Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 35 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 24–25, 2026
- Location
- 1633 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K?
- Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Ashtabula, Ohio on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Ashtabula, Ohio at 1633 Walnut Blvd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K
Oct 24, 2026