Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Mentor, OH, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Location
- 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH
- Price
- $30–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Description
Northern Ohio- Half Marathon-5K-2-person Relay – October 11, 2026
Location: Headlands Beach State Park
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Half Marathon & Relay) 8:30 AM (5K)
The Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay & 5K is a scenic fall running event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio, starting at Headlands Beach State Park. Runners can choose from a beautiful half marathon, team up with a partner for the 2-person relay or take part in the 5K. All winding through the vibrant northern Mentor landscape with views of Lake Erie’s shoreline and the surrounding autumn scenery to inspire every stride.
- Registration includes a finisher medal and T-shirt
- Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole Mentor on Saturday, October10th from 11:00am - 4:00pm.
- Race day packet pick-up will be at Headlands beach State Park starting at 7:00am - 8:15 am
- The Half Marathon and Relay will begin at 8:00 AM. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 am.
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
67°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Painesville 4 Nw.
Host City
About Mentor, OH
Population
47,215
as of 2023
City Elevation
645 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 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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80
Days to train
- Race
- Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH
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Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
Oct 11, 2026