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Check back here soon for the launch of our 2026 ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half, and 10k in Honor of Andy Helmick
The Ohio River Road Runners Club Presents the
Race Date & Time
Race Date & Time
Sunday, 29 March 2026 - 8:00am
No early starts/no late starts. You must be on the start line at 8am. Time cut-off information is just below our prices down this page.
Race Location
Race Location
Start & Finish at Xenia YMCA
336 Progress Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
Race Registration Notes
Race Registration Notes
No day-of-race registration! Your last chance to register is at Saturday's packet pick-up!
No Shirt Option: There is a "No Shirt" option this year, which takes $10 off race registration fees!
Shirts
Shirts
Race shirts are not guaranteed for those registered after March 15th.
Marathon
Marathon
$90 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
Half-Marathon
Half-Marathon
$80 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
10K
10K
$65 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
Time Cut-Offs
Time Cut-Offs
We are enforcing a strict cut off of 13:45 minutes
per mile for all distances, approx:
6 hour marathon pace
3 hour half-marathon pace
1 hour 25 minute 10K pace
Participants not able to complete the course in time will be re-directed or driven back to the Xenia YMCA.
Because of this we cannot advise participants to walk the event unless they are able to meet these pace requirements. Please understand the race must set these requirements in coordination with Xenia law enforcement and we do so to ensure the safety of and best possible experience for all participants.
Sponsors
Sponsors
Barney Reisbeck
Door Prizes
Door Prizes
Runner's Plus gift cards and fun swag
Young's Family Fun Pass
4 pk of Dayton Dragons tickets
(1) 2025 TQL Beer Series race entry 14k OR 7k
(2) 2025 King's Island tickets
Cincinnati Reds 4 pk of tickets
Packet Pickup & Race Day Quick Info
Packet Pickup & Race Day Quick Info
Packet Pickup Times
Packet Pickup Times
Saturday (April 5th): 1pm-5pm
Sunday (April 6th): 6am-7:30am
Packet Pickup Location
Packet Pickup Location
Xenia YMCA - 336 Progress Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable, even in the event of race cancellation. There are no deferrals to the next year. The only exception is for official military deployment (CED Orders).
Bib Transfer & Distance Changes
Bib Transfer & Distance Changes
Entries may be transferred to another runner. Recipient must report to Trouble Table during packet pick-up to sign a waiver and receive bib/timing chip. There is no fee for making this change.
Change of distance is allowed also. Requester must report to Trouble Table during packet pick-up to receive bib/timing chip. There is no fee for the change, however, if you are upgrading to a more expensive race you must pay the difference in cash or check at the time of making the change. No refunds or differences will be issued if you are downgrading to a less expensive race.
Parking
Parking
We strongly urge runners to utilize the Lowe's parking lot on race day, located at 126 Hospitality Dr, Xenia, OH 45385.
We will be closing the YMCA parking lot at 7am (with exceptions for handicapped needs, volunteers, and YMCA staff). This is to ensure our timing crew and volunteers can finish setting up the starting line safely.
Fun & Entertainment
Fun & Entertainment
Post-Race Party
Post-Race Party
Location: the Xenia Adult Recreation and Service Center entrance (right next door) of the YMCA buildling
Time: 9am - 2:00pm (to-go meals offered to participants & volunteers after 2pm)
Cost: Free for participants & volunteers. Additional family members: $10 per person
Come relax and socialize after your race! Our famous post-race meal will be served at the Xenia Adult Recreation and Service Center from 9am-2pm directly beside the Xenia YMCA building. All participants and volunteers eat free! Additional family members may also eat at a $10 per-person rate. Look for signs and volunteers to direct you to the entrance!
Note: YMCA locker rooms will be available for showers and changing.
Menu
Pancakes
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Sausage Links
Fruit
Orange juice
Coffee
Water
Finisher Medals & Awards
Finisher Medals
Finisher Medals
Finishers in the marathon, half-marathon, and 10K races will receive a medal when they cross the finish line!
Awards
Awards
We’ll have some excellent awards for competitors including Runner’s Plus gift cards for our overall event male/female winners in the below increments!
Marathon Gift Cards: 1st place ($100), 2nd place ($50), 3rd place ($25)
Half-Marathon Gift Cards: 1st place ($100), 2nd place ($50), 3rd place ($25)
10K Gift Cards: 1st place ($25), 2nd place ($20), 3rd place ($15)
Prizes will also be awarded to the top 3 Male & Female competitor for each of the following age categories:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Wheelchair Division: Top 3 Overall Male/Female in Wheelchair Division
Awards Notes
Awards Notes
Overall award winners are not eligible for age group and other division awards. Each entrant may win only one award.
Awards will be handed to the winners at the end of the race. You must be present to receive your award
Race Rules
Race Rules
Race Guidelines
Race Guidelines
All participants sign a waiver stating, “I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or blades , or animals are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline. Use of headsets is strongly discouraged.”
Please adhere to these guidelines and follow all instructions from race officials.
Bib & Timing Rules
Bib & Timing Rules
All participants for the live event will be issued a disposable timing chip on the back of their bib.
Do not remove the chip from the back of your bib.
Participants are responsible for wearing their number throughout the event.
We hate to be harsh, but: No Number = No Results = No Awards.
Strollers
Strollers
The ORRRC Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K does not permit the use of running/jogging strollers. While discouraged, walkers may use walking strollers and must line up at the back of the last corral. Walkers with walking strollers must still complete the course before the cut-off.
Dogs & Animals
Dogs & Animals
The ORRRC Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K does not permit animals, including dogs, for safety reasons. For those with licensed service dogs, we ask that you coordinate with the race directors to ensure we have a safe environment for yourself & other participants.
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