Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- FOP Half Marathon · FOP 10K Run/Walk · FOP 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
The Friends of the Parks are happy to present the “Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 5k & 10k Powered by: Coshocton Regional Medical Center.” This race will have a great course that will showcase Coshocton's beautiful Lake Park Complex bike trails as well as some running on the city streets of Coshocton for the longer distances. The 5k will be completely confined to bike trails.
Registration Details:
*Register by September 18th, 2026 to be guaranteed an event gift.
Kids Under 12 can register for the 5k for free! (Price reflected at checkout.)
Packet Pickup
When: Friday, October 23rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm Where: New Life Ministries, 727 S. 7th Street, Coshocton, OH.
If you are unable to attend packet pickup you may send a representative to gather your packet, or you can pickup on race morning beginning at 7 am.
*Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up: 7am-7:45am
Everyone who pre-registered by September 18th is guaranteed an event gift.
Medals will be awarded to all finishers.
The course will be open for 3-1/2 hours.
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
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Coshocton Wpc Plt, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coshocton, OH
Population
11,056
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 50 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k?
- Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k is a running race held in Coshocton, 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 Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Coshocton, Ohio at Coshocton Lake Park, Coshocton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
Oct 24, 2026