
From the Organizer
Take a 3.1 mile tour of Findlay, Ohio on foot to celebrate our community in the one and only Flag City, USA. There'll be something for everyone, including a post-race beer from Findlay Brewing Co. (21 & older), onsite physical therapy from PT Link and activities for the kids by way of the Findlay YMCA! All pre-registered participants receive a custom event shirt, and all finishers receive a medal at the finish line. Come out and support your community and enjoy the morning with us! Participant perks feature: refreshments, free photos, finish line video and finisher certificate, plus much more.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
65°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
22%
Wind
3 to 9 mph
Host City
Population
40,280
as of 2023
Elevation
779 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 82 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FLAG CITY 5K, HOSTED BY MARATHON, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
Coming Up
July 4th Spectacular
Less than a mile away
Wreath's Across America: Ride to Remember
Less than a mile away
TOUGH COOKIE 2026
9 miles away
Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FLAG CITY 5K, HOSTED BY MARATHON
Jun 13, 2026