Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH
- Distance
- Northern Ohio Half Marathon · Northern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person Relay · Northern Ohio 5K
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
64°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kirtland-Holden 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mentor, OH
Population
47,215
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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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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 Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K?
- Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K is a running race held in Mentor, Ohio on October 11, 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 Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Mentor, Ohio at 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K
Oct 11, 2026