2024 Mercy Health Glass City Marathon Guide Book

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From Bob Baxter, president and CEO, Mercy Health – Toledo

This is it! Race weekend!

The months of disciplined training are over, and the miles of preparation runs are behind you. Now it’s time to lace up and take your place on the starting line at the 48th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon!

April 28 marks the culmination of your grit and determination. But there is still hard work left ahead of you – either 3.1 miles, 13.1 miles or 26.2 miles of pavement to pound! We know you can do it. Trust your training, do your best and have a great race!

And for the ninth consecutive year, Mercy Health is excited to be a part of your journey.

As title sponsor since 2016, Mercy Health has worked alongside the Toledo RoadRunners to ensure you have the most rewarding race experience possible. Whether by offering tips in the newsletter on how to stay healthy during training or by supporting you along the race route, Mercy Health is proud to be your partner as you crush your goals.

But it is the event organizers and the many volunteers who are the true heroes of the day. Their hard work and dedication make this race weekend possible – from the expansive and energetic expo to the festive after party race!

And to all of you, the runners – thank you for your commitment to your health, your goals, and your community. It is your hard work that makes the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon such a premier event.

On behalf of the entire Mercy Health team and our valued partners, we are excited to see you here and we look forward to you crossing the finish line.

Whether it’s your first medal or you have a rack full – Enjoy this day. You deserve it!

Thank you,

Bob Baxter President and CEO Mercy Health – Toledo

Citizens of Toledo, Neighbors, and Attendees,

Top De ination For Runners

As the Mayor of Toledo, it is once again my privilege to welcome all of you to the annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon hosted in partnership with the City of Toledo.

Each year, Toledoans look forward to hosting runners from across the United States who are dedicated to sharing in this significant tradition dating back to 1971. Because of the thousands of participants like you, Toledo is now a destination for runners nationwide and around the globe.

My staff and I look forward to once again this year have the pleasure of running alongside all the new, intermediate, and professional runners in this year’s marathon. To those who traveled from around the country to be here in Toledo, I hope you take full advantage of all our city has to offer during your stay. Furthermore, I would like to thank all of those involved in putting together this wonderful event, and the countless hours they have dedicated to ensuring its success.

See you on the course!

Wade Kapszukiewicz Mayor, City of Toledo

KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU GET WHERE YOU’RE GOING

» FINISHER MUGS — Upon Exiting Glass Bowl

» FOOD TENT — Northwest, Lot 10

» CHANGING TENTS — West Side of Lot 10

» PNC BQ/PR BELL & STAGE — South, Lot 10

» OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE — Northeast, Lot 10

» FOOD TRUCK — Southeast, Lot 10

— Bancroft St at N Towerview — South Side of Bancroft St, at Corral 1 & 2

— A, B & C Zones Assigned on BIB

» RECYCLING — Center of Lot 10

» WATER — Finish Line & On Course

» GATORADE & GEL — On Course

» MEDICAL — Finish Line & Around Course

» TARTA DROP OFF — Cheltenham and Bancroft

» TARTA PICKUP — Loop at S Towerview

SYLVANIA ROAD CLOSURES

The following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, April 28, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. as runners pass through the area.

• 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Sylvania Ave, Eastbound traffic closed from King to Corey

• KING – No Eastbound turn to Sylvania Ave

• SYLVANIA – No Eastbound traffic from King Rd to Holland Sylvania

• FARMBROOK – Roads throughout Farmbrook closed. Sylvania Twnshp Police will be patrolling to help residents depart if required.

• MCCORD - Intersections at Sylvania Avenue and the UP Trail will be closed to inbound traffic

• HOLLAND-SYLVANIA – Intersections at Sylvania Avenue and the UP Trail will be closed to inbound traffic

• COREY – from Sylvania Avenue to Central Avenue will be closed to southbound traffic

SCAN WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE

VIEW FULL LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES ALONG THE COURSE

OTTAWA HILLS ROAD CLOSURES

The following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, April 28, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. as runners pass through the area.

• SATURDAY | April 27 | 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Bancroft from Orchard to University Hills

• SUNDAY | April 28 • Relay, Marathon, Half Marathon

• BANCROFT

• 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed between Secor & University Hills

• 6:30am to 10:00am – Closed at University Parks Trail to Secor

• INDIAN – 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Talmadge to Secor

• 6:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. – Various roads within Ottawa Hills from Talmadge to Exmoor

• TALMADGE – 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – between Indian and Bancroft

• EXMOOR – 7:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

• CENTRAL – 7:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. from Reynolds to Corey

• RICHARDS – 7:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Closed to Northbound traffic from Dorr, allow Southbound

• HASTY – 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. from Damascus to Talmadge

• ROADS SOUTH OF BANCROFT will have eastbound egress to Edgevale available.

We work closely with the Ottawa Hills, Sylvania and Sylvania Township Police Departments to ensure that street closures follow a “rolling pattern” so that as the last participant passes, the street will reopen and traffic will return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule, or reach out in advance to info@glasscitymarathon.org for help.

Runner, Walkers, and Volunteers:

Owens Corning is pleased to sponsor the Glass City Half Marathon once again - one of the community events that Owens Corning employees most look forward to.

As a long-running sponsor, we’ve seen the event grow into one of the premier events of its kind in our community. We want all our people to be active and healthy, and we view our support of GCM as an important wellness initiative.

Over the years, Team OC has grown right along with GCM, and this past year some 202 employees, families and friends participated in the race and another 62 volunteered. Our people take great pride in the company’s presence at the event, especially being cheered on by our corporate mascot, the Pink Panther.

There’s an additional aspect of our involvement with GCM that is just as important to our people: the attention our sponsorship brings to a cause we care deeply about. One of our strategic philanthropic areas of focus is safe, affordable housing. That’s why Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity is one of our key charitable partners . We participate in GCM to raise funds and awareness to support their vital work in our community.

So GCM is a way for Owens Corning to help our people acti vely engage with their own health, with friends and colleagues, and with the community. That’s a powerful combination of great reasons to participate, and Team OC enjoys being part of the range of GCM events, from the half -marathon to the kids’ race, the 5K, the relay, and the full marathon.

Events like GCM are part of why Toledo is a great hometown. Owens Corning has been here for 8 6 years, and we’re proud to support events that strengthen our community.

Congratulations on building a great Toledo tradition

Sincerely,

Don Rettig President, Owens Corning Foundation

Parking for participants and spectators provided in the Areas 1N/1S/2/3/4/5/6.

Parking in other areas requires permit or payment via ParkMobile App.

Parking provided for participants and spectators. Vehicles parked in these areas will not be able to leave until: 11am 2pm 9am

Welcome!

Thank you for taking part in the 2024 Savage 5K! It is great to be a part of an event that often serves, for many, as a start to spring.

Savage loves involvement in activities throughout the communities in which you live and work. We also enjoy (and believe strongly in) promoting a healthy lifestyle of exercise and nutrition.

The Savage 5K checks all the boxes.

The passion throughout the weekend is contagious. This is most certainly an exciting time.

Thank you to so many runners, joggers, walkers and volunteers taking part ! We appreciate your participation.

Sincerely,

J.R. Toland President and CEO

We celebrate the people who make a world of difference.

WELCOME RUNNERS

Welcome to the 47th annual Mercy Health Glass City Marathon (MHGCM). We’re excited to see the community coming together, once again, to celebrate camaraderie through running and healthy lifestyle choices. For many of us, daily runs and walks serve as a relaxing way to unwind and recharge and I’m excited to celebrate the benefits of daily exercise throughout this exciting weekend.

From the Savage 5k and the Nationwide Children’s HospitalToledo Kids Run on Saturday, to the Owens Corning Half Marathon, Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, and the Northstar BlueScope 5-Person Relay on Sunday, there is a race for every age and ability. Be sure to stop by the PNC PR Bell to take a picture and celebrate your race weekend accomplishments.

The marathon course is known for being one of the 25 fastest courses in the nation and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Runners from all over the world travel to Toledo to take part. If you are not a resident of northwest Ohio, we hope you find our city welcoming and you take a little time to enjoy some of the fine restaurants and attractions Toledo has to offer.

PNC is proud to be the Official Bank of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. Employees participate each year as runners and volunteers through PNC’s Commit 2 Be Fit program which is focused on boosting interest in health and wellness initiatives. We invite all runners to #RunWithPNC.

We wish you all the best as you take part in the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. Live healthy, have faith, and as always, best regards,

Bill McDonnell Regional President – Toledo Market, PNC

DAVE’S PACERS

REACH YOUR GOAL BY RUNNING WITH EXPERIENCED PACERS

You’ve been training for months and on race day you’ll have an experienced leader to get you through the race. Whether this is your first marathon or you’ve completed several, running with our Pacer will help you stay on track and

maintain your focus during the toughest parts of the day.

Again this year, Dave’s Running Shop will be providing all of the experienced pacers, over a wide range of times, including many of the Boston qualifying standards.

Look for Pacer shirts in the corral

PACERS • 26.2

3:00 • Kyle Kiehl & Jake Gillette

3:15 • John Hester

3:30 • Bing Rong & Weiyang Xu

3:40 • Arthur Zhou & Stephanie Kapanowski

3:45 • Michael Bick & Lewis Hayden

3:55 • Bin Xu & Tony Jackman

4:00 • Robert Hall & Dao Che

4:05 • Adam Hartley & Jon Smith

4:10 • Angela Guerrero & Michael Parker

4:15 • Casey Hogan & Mark Davidhizer

4:20 • Stephen Liegghio & Xiong Zeng

4:25 • Olivia Bockey & Liwen Li

4:35 • Mitch Brouwer & Jim O’Conor

4:45 • Kelly Bandfield & Sean Brennan

4:55 • Phil Pairitz & Bob Davidge

5:15 • Bob Strauss & Mark Mcallise

6:30 SWEEPER • Rick Rayman

You’ll have someone whose focus is on you, from start to finish. Pacers’ goals are to run even splits throughout and communicate with you along the way, with words of encouragement and technical information that will keep you on track.

• Charles Estep 1:30 MARATHON

you’re assigned. Each pacer will be holding up a sign, and have a bib on their back with their goal time on it. Stick with them throughout the race and you’ll get to the finish line on time.

Pacers are friendly and open to answering questions as you reach moments of uncertainty.

PACERS • 13.1

1:25

• Evan Hicks

1:30

• Matthew Nicholson

1:35

• Chelsey Woods

1:40

• Jeff Shore

1:45

• Peter Qumsiyeh

1:50

• Nick Seger

1:55

• Austin Hagemann

2:00

• Cherie McCleese

2:05

• Greg Long

2:10

• Amber Smith

2:15

2:20

2:25

2:30

2:40

2:50

3:00

• Ruth Alexander

• Wendy Campbell

• Sarah Dauer

• Bill Hylan

• Kristen Verrett

• Carmen Rowlands

Dave’s Spring Marathon In-Training delivers the benefit of personal coaching, experienced staff, physical fitness partners and a 16-week training plan designed to assist everyone in achieving their goal. The marathon and half marathon programs begin the first week of January and run through April. Each level of the program offers dedicated coaches, uniqe pace groups and a proven training plan that factors in individual fitness levels. The 8-week 5k program begins in March and is great for walkers, beginners and experienced runners alike. Over 500 participants take part in the program annually.

#DAVESRUNNING

OFFICIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR GCM

FOR EVERYONE FROM BEGINNERS TO BOSTON QUALIFIERS

Dave’s Running has been getting area runners prepared to toe-the-line and finish the GCM full, half and 5k with confidence since 1973.

In 2013, long-time Toledo Roadrunners Club supporter, Dave’s Running Shop’s existing spring training program became the go-to training program for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon and Savage 5K.

RUN LOCAL

Dave’s embodies the philosophy from its Founder and

one of the TRRC founding members, Dave Mason, to promote a lifestyle that includes walking and running, for the betterment of the community it’s called home since 1973. Dave’s, a local and family- owned business, remains a valuable part of GCM’s continuing history.

ENJOY OUR METROPARKS

First, let me congratulate Roadrunners on achieving Runner Friendly Community status. That says a lot about our region, and how Roadrunners and Metroparks Toledo are working together to make this a happier, healthier place to live.

This summer, we became a little friendlier to runners, cyclists and walkers when we opened two new bridges that are more significant than they might first appear:

In July, we opened a bridge over Main Street that is an important link in the Glass City Riverwalk project. The next major development on the riverfront will be the opening of Glass City Metropark phase 2 in June, but work has already begun on additional phases on both sides of the river. Within the Metropark, there will be three miles of trail connected via the new bridge to an existing trail in International Park. When the entire Riverwalk is completed in a few years, it will add another five miles of trial from the Veterans Glass City Skyway to the Anthony Wayne Bridge on both sides of the Maumee.

Then in August, we opened another new bridge at Swan Creek Preserve in S. Toledo. That extension of the park’s all-purpose trail takes users through a wooded area of the park that was previously inaccessible. It then connects with a City of Toledo path along Arlington Avenue, linking the park with the University of Toledo Health Science Campus and Bowsher High School. In the future, the medical campus will be connected to the Chessie Circle Trail, which intersects the University/Parks Trail on UT’s Main Campus.

Thank you to the Roadrunners for attending ribbon cuttings for both of the new bridges. Your support helps us demonstrate the value these trails have for the Toledo area.

There are more trail projects in the works, including another extension of the U/P Trail and the next phase of boardwalk replacement on the Blue Trail at Wildwood Preserve, so there will be more ribbon cuttings in the near future. As always, we will invite the Roadrunners to join us for these celebrations.

Dave Zenk Executive Director Metroparks Toledo

FINISHING STRONG

Whether attempting to qualify for the Boston Marathon or enjoying the thrill of competition, we congratulate teams and participants of all ages and abilities for their determination.

The University of Toledo joins families and friends in celebrating your accomplishment.

utoledo.edu

WELCOME TO TOLEDO

The University of Toledo is excited to host the 47th running of the Glass City Marathon.

Your route will start near our iconic bell tower and end in the historic Glass Bowl Stadium. Along the way you’ll see parts of our beautiful campus, nearby neighborhoods and nationally recognized Toledo Metroparks.

As a public research university, The University of Toledo is committed to improving the human condition through education, research and discovery, patient care and economic development. We are Toledo’s university, attracting students from across the country and around the world to our community to earn their degree and launch their career — whether it be in the arts, business, education, engineering, law, medicine, natural sciences, nursing or pharmacy.

Our alumni network includes more than 168,000 graduates living around the world. However, one-third of our graduates choose to stay close by after earning their degree, fueling the growth and development of our region.

Some of you may be serious athletes chasing a lifelong goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Others may be running their first-ever marathon — or even their first 5k. Whatever your goals or motivation, we congratulate teams and participants of all ages and abilities for their determination. UToledo joins families and friends in celebrating your accomplishment.

We also wish to thank the many people who make this event possible, including organizers, business and media partners, volunteers and other supporters. As the premier event of the Toledo Roadrunners Club, the Marathon has served as a source of philanthropic support for area nonprofits since 2009.

Toledo is a wonderful city with incredible amenities, and the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is a signature event for our community. We’re thrilled you’ve chosen to join us and excited to welcome you to our campus and our community.

Good luck and finish strong. We look forward to celebrating with you at the finish line!

Gregory Postel, M.D. President

The University of Toledo

1971 — 2024

AND THE WINNERS ARE

1971 Brian Sobczak, 2:36:02 & Kathy Miller, 3:47:00 • 1972 Wally Rodriquez, 2:27:06 & Rose Thomas, 3:35:00 • 1973 Sid Sink, 2:32:00 & Sigrid Nadon, 3:18:00 • 1974 Jason Lindsey, 2:27:49 & Sigrid Nadon, 3:12:00 • 1975 Don Slusser III, 2:28:19 & Rose Thomas, 3:38:54 • 1976 Don Slusser III, 2:26:44 & Alexa Kraft, 3:01:56 • 1977 Matt McGowan, 2:27:17 & Kitty Consolo, 3:15:00

• 1978 David McDonald, 2:23:36 & Gina Zambrano 3:14:00 • 1979 Bob McOmber, 2:24:44 & Iris

Black 3:04:00 • 1980 Don Slusser III, 2:22:36 & Lynn Fudala, 2:59:49 • 1981 Gary Bryan, 2:30:51 & Leslie Cohen, 3:09:51 • 1982 Mark Lohman, 2:25:46 & Lorna Ritchey, 3:20:42 • 1983 Bob Franklin, 2:25:39 & Mary Hanudel, 3:04:10 • 1990 Gary Bryan, 2:29:31 & Sarah Davis, 2:54:50

• 1991 Glenn Miller, 2:36:27 & Susan Hickey, 3:06:21 • 1992 Tom Wilhelm, 2:32:02 & Penny Grandstaff, 3:05:27 • 1993 Bill Valenzano, 2:34:11 & Marybeth Dillen, 2:59:22 • 1994 Tom Fries, 2:28:17 & Jill Ortman 3:04:15 • 1995 Gary Purse, 2:33:36 & Cindy Shipman, 2:57:33 • 1996 Jim Yeomans, 2:39:03 & Serena Fraser, 3:10:47 • 1997 Jeffrey Martin, 2:32:14 & Rebecca Hayward, 3:13:16 • 1998 Andrew Jones, 2:33:25 & Karen McCracken, 3:10:52 • 1999 Barry Lewis, 2:40:35 & Karen McCracken, 3:09:54 • 2000 Patrick Benedict, 2:38:14 & Laura Bell, 2:57:44 • 2001

Patrick Benedict, 2:39:36 & Monica Joyce, 3:08:04 • 2002 Henry Maldonado, 2:34:53 & Nancy

Schubring, 3:12:45 • 2003 Robert Mitchell, 2:23:38 & Cheryl Klotkowski, 3:01:29 • 2004 Aaron

Ushur, 2:34:48 & Katie Drumm, 3:24:52 • 2005 Oskar Martin, 2:31:33 & Connie Gardner, 3:14:05

2006 Ryan Desgrange, 2:27:51 & Lisa Veneziano, 3:11:50 • 2007 Chris Siemers, 2:21:22 & Meghan Lout, 3:04:38 • 2008 Paul Riley, 2:38:36 & Tammy Lyberg, 3:16:09 • 2009 Matthew Folk, 2:31:04 & Sarah Plaxton, 3:03:01 • 2010 Matthew Folk, 2:28:23 & Beth Woodward, 3:01:42 • 2011 R.P.

White, 2:27:49 & Shanna Ailes Istnick, 2:59:15 • 2012 Matthew Folk, 2:26:27 & Jessica Odorcic, 2:51:52 • 2013 Evan Gaynor, 2:21:20 & Laura Gillette, 3:04:01 • 2014 Geoffrey Kiprotich, 2:24:03 & Katie Kay, 2:56:27 • 2015 Peter Chebet, 2:21:06 & Samantha Bluske, 2:47:20 • 2016 Robert Gititu, 2:27:24 & Laura Berry, 2:58:08 • 2017 Evan Gaynor, 2:23:56 & Emma McCarron, 2:50:12

• 2018 Aaron Cooper, 2:20:58 & Maura Lemon, 2:45:37 • 2019 Elijah Rugut, 2:21:56 & Amy Manning, 2:52:52 • 2020 Virtual • 2021 Ryan Corby, 2:21:46.85 & Grace McCarron, 2:46:24 • 2022 Tom Slattery, 2:21:38.95 & Sydney Devore, 2:41:30.43 • 2023 Jason Salyer, 2:20:27.17 & Rachel Hannah, 2:40:13.84 • 2024 April 28

26.2 RECORD HOLDERS

MARATHON COURSE RECORDS

GCM’s flat course is ideal for Elite athletes looking to take home a win and course record bonus money at once. With the exception of its brief hiatus from 1984 to 1989, GCM has posted faster and faster times.

Elite runners from around the world will be in northwest Ohio again this year to compete for the title of fastest in the Glass City.

Toledo offers a substantial overall prize purse and includes bonuses for men and women who break the existing course records.

MALE • Jason Salyer 2:20:27.17 • 2023

FEMALE • Rachel Hannah 2:40:13.84 • 2023

MASTERS MALE • Ryan Corby 2:22:53.02 • 2023

MASTERS FEMALE • Maria Lindberg 2:49:49.67 • 2023

AND THE WINNERS ARE

2009 Ryan Greutman, 1:12:17 & Oxana Khokhlova, 1:21:12 • 2010 Ryan Greutman, 1:11:57 & Tatiana Mironova, 1:22:18 • 2011 Julius Kiptoo, 1:05:48 & Jennifer Bigham, 1:18:33 • 2012 Evan Gaynor, 1:06:52 & Maura Lemon, 1:17:06 • 2013 Julius Kiptoo, 1:07:16 & Christina Murphy, 1:19:01

• 2014 Julius Kiptoo, 1:06:59 & Tamara Marquardt, 1:18:53 • 2015 Chris Lemon, 1:05:38 & Emmy Chepkirui, 1:14:49 • 2016 Nicholas Too, 1:04:01 & Veronicah Maina, 1:13:45 • 2017 John Gathaiya, 1:03:47 & Susan Jerotich, 1:13:25 • 2018 Isaac Mukundi, 1:04:54 & Iveen Chepkemoi, 1:14:08 • 2019 Nathaniel Orndorf, 1:06:17 & Jane Bareikis, 1:17:08 • 2020 Virtual Only • 2021 Mitchell Klingler, 1:05:37.12 & Sakiko Minagawa, 1:14:43.05 • 2022 Alexander Burks, 1:06:40.56 & Gladys Yator, 1:16:40.79 • 2023 Andrew Bowman, 1:05:29.94 & Cynthia Limo, 1:12:19.08 • 2024 April 28

13.1 RECORD HOLDERS

MALE • John Gathaiya 1:03:47 • 2017

FEMALE • Cynthia Limo 1:12:19.08 • 2023

MASTERS MALE • Richard Kessio 1:06:27 • 2016

MASTERS FEMALE • Hidi Gaff 1:21:53.78 • 2023

HALF MARATHON COURSE RECORDS

Elite athletes want to come to Toledo to compete for substantial prize money and course record bonuses...and the field keeps getting faster.

Everyday

is a good day when you run.

We support all Mercy Health Glass City Marathon participants.

VIRTUAL RACES

THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING THERE IN PERSON WHEN • WHERE • HOW

Our virtual races are a great way for motivated individuals to stay active, runners who can’t make the scheduled race date, or for runners from afar who want to support a particular

charity or receive custom themed perks. Participating virtually in the Glass City is easy. You’ll also be included in the online results, and have the ability to upload your photos.

RUN YOUR RACE ANY TIME BETWEEN APRIL 27 & MAY 4

ENABLE NOTIFICATIONS IN REGISTRATION PROFILE • CHOOSE YOUR OWN COURSE • WEAR YOUR BIB TRACK YOUR TIME • SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS ONLINE • UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS DOWNLOAD YOUR FINISHER CERTIFICATE • ENJOY YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT SIP YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE FROM YOUR FAVORITE GLASS MUG

SUBMIT RESULTS

When you enable notifications, we’ll send you text and email with how to submit your results and photos and provide you with event specific information.

ALL VIRTUAL PACKETS, INCLUDING BIB, SHIRT AND MEDAL WILL BE MAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO RACE DAY.

GCM CELEBRATES WOMEN RUNNERS

FOUR WOMEN RAN THE FIRST GLASS CITY MARATHON IN 1971

Fifty years ago in 1972, the running industry allowed the first woman to run in a major marathon. Prior to that, women were considered “too fragile” to run. Well, look how far we’ve come! Today, women make up nearly 50 percent of all marathon participants in the U.S. – making American female runners the highest participants in the world.  Locally, the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon is also noting this memorable event by highlighting many of the women in the elite field.

1971-2022

IS TOM FALVEY. TOM WAS IMPORTANT TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY IN TOLEDO. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER TOM.

LEAVE NOTHING TO CHANCE

WHEN YOU RUN GLASS CITY, YOUR MEMORIES LAST FOR A LIFETIME.

FAQS

REVIEW DETAILS THAT’LL HELP YOU HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE

WILL MY WATCH MATCH RESULTS

Our course distances are certified to length by USATF standards. Personal GPS tracking on your watch increases variance and most runners will not run true/perfect tangents to maintain the most accurate reading either. When moving around other runners, changing lanes for water stops, gel, port-ajohns, additional mileage is being accrued over the measured course. It’s not unusual to see variances in GPS distances from .2 to .5 and sometimes more, depending on the length of the race and how “on course” one stayed.

We begin tracking your time when you cross the start mat, and at split points throughout the course. Your time stops when you cross the finish mat. Be sure to cross all mats on the course to help ensure your time displays accurately and in official results.

VIEW ALL FAQS

YOU’LL RECEIVE YOUR COMMEMORATIVE GLASS MUG ON YOUR WAY FROM THE GLASS BOWL TO CELEBRATION VILLAGE.

STADIUM DR, VIEWING. BRING COWBELL!

A FRONT ROW TO THE ACTION

Lot #10, just outside of the Glass Bowl Stadium is where all the amenities are to complement your post-race experience. From bag pickup and Dave’s official merchandise tent and a first-look at this year’s awards, as well as shirt

exchange and lost-n-found at the Toledo Roadrunners trailer. Plenty of space is available for lounging and cheering for finishers coming up the Stadium Dr. final stretch.

AWARDS CEREMONY

SUNDAY Lot 10 on Stage HALF MARATHON: 9:00AM MARATHON: 10:00AM

ITAG FINISHER MEDAL

A custom medal insert engraved with your name and event finish time helps you commemorate, share and celebrate your amazing achievements. iTabs will be personalized and direct shipped to your home post race.

Add on and pre-pay via your RunSignUp profile, while registration is open.

Age group awards will be customized and mailed to each recipient after the finalizations of official results.

We’ll send out an email and post on social media to remind winners when to expect their arrival.

Pediatric Sports Medicine Now Available in Sylvania

Our team is specially trained to deal with injuries unique to kids. So, your child can get the sports medicine care they need, no matter what, where or how they play.

We work with the patient, family, athletic trainer, coach, physical therapist and primary care physician to develop a treatment plan and return-to-play protocol that provides comprehensive care for everyone. We emphasize the importance of early injury recognition and treatment, in order to prevent recurring injuries.

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AMPLIFYING THE ENERGY AT THE START LINE AND AS AS YOU APPROACH THE FINISH.

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It’s our 47th year of making history in the running world. This is a milestone we’re proud of, but we’ve also got our eyes on what’s to come; looking forward to improving every aspect of what we do by presenting the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon as something that benefits northwest Ohio well into the future.

PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE.

From our continued collaboration with Partners for Clean Streams and Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful on making GCM a fully Green event, and the over $906K we’ve been able to donate to local charities since 2009, to our focus on making this event and lifestyle accessible to runners, walkers and wheelers of all ages and abilities, we are committed to continually improving.

Our mission is to be good stewards of what was here before us, so that it will be here long after our time is done.

We “Run Glass City” in honor of Sy Mah and all those here before us, and for the next generations of runners they envisioned.

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For over 20 years, we’ve been envisioning a future where everyone affected by autism can live without limits.

Thank you to the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon for continuing to support our mission.

LEARN MORE:

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Good luck runners! See you at the finish line

GOOD LUCK RUNNERS! WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE.

GO THE DISTANCE

Everything you ever wanted to know about yourself, you can learn in 26.2 miles. — unknown

OVER 1,500 VOLUNTEERS & THOUSANDS MORE SPECTATORS WILL BE SUPPORTING YOU ON RACE DAY.

WE’RE BETTER TOGETHER

It takes thousands of people, countless hours, sleepless nights and tremendous backing to create a running experience that will have participants looking forward to the next time. In Toledo, we’re lucky to be supported by many local organizations who strive to keep Toledo moving forward together. Thank you to all the sponsors of this year’s Mercy Health Glass City Marathon.

UNITED FOR RUNNERS

THANK YOU SPONSORS

An event of this size would not be possible without the tremendous support of our many sponsors, partners and vendors.

We work hard to find organizations looking to be a part of the lifestyle in more ways than simply financially. Our sponsors become immersed in the running way of life and look forward to being involved on race day. Because of this commitment by our sponsors and community partners, we’re able to provide all participants with a hometown experience that will live on forever.

EVERYONE IS SPECIAL

From our title sponsors, to in-kind service providers, media and product sponsors, each one you see listed has been a part of Mercy Health Glass City Marathon’s continuing

success for many years. Some have even been supporters since the first Glass City Marathons ever run. We thank them all. We could not do this without their continued passion.

And we cannot go without thank all of the hardworking first responders and the city leadership for working together and keeping us all safe.

SUPPORT THEM TOO

Each sponsor is active in bettering our community, so when you’re looking for someone in their field, we hope you’ll consider reaching out and supporting them too.

VIEW THE MAPS

Not only can you follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds during the race, you can also watch live BCSN coverage from the finish line right on your mobile device, or desktop. Bookmark our LIVE page and be sure to hashtage #RUNGLASSCITY when you post, so it shows up in the feed.

THANK YOU

The Toledo Roadrunners Club and I are happy to welcome you and your families to the Glass Capital of the world for the 47th running of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. This year we are honored to be the RRCA Central Region Half Marathon Championship.

Our elite fields continue to pull from around the country and threaten course records every year. Last year we had six course records fall and based on seed times for this year, we expect more of the same. Not only do we attract elite athletes, but also top age groupers vie for a Boston Qualifying time. 2023 saw 28% of the field hit their marks, and we hope we can help more this year.

The marathon field had its earliest sell out ever, even with the increased capacity. Our first time marathon focus continues to be popular with over 350 participants running their first marathon with us. If you see their yellow bibs, make sure to cheer them on.

The Tom Falvey Health and Fitness Expo returns to Savage Arena at the University of Toledo with a sold out vendor space. This two day expo continues to shine with a good variety of vendors, sponsors, and non-profits filling the space.

I want to thank our staff, board members, and sponsors for the countless hours invested in making this weekend a reality. A special thanks to our medical team at Mercy Health for the hours of prep time, situational planning, and staffing on race weekend to ensure all participants, spectators, and volunteers remain safe.

I’d also like to thank our community. Toledo is an RRCA Runner Friendly Community award and it’s easy to see why. This community is well respected as runner friendly with over 300 organized fundraising runs throughout the year, well maintained Metroparks, and paved bike paths, allowing runners to enjoy a safe environment for which to exercise and be healthy.

Finally, I need to extend a huge thank you to my family. Without their support, the long hours, zoom calls, and weekend meetings would be pretty tough. The life of a race director extends well outside the normal 9-5, but I am grateful my wife is a superwoman able to manage the household, dog, and children in my absence.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Todd Germana • Kolleen Kopchak • Stan Root • Tim Carney • Terri Kirtos • Tara Linker

CHAIR POSITIONS

Clint McCormick, Race Director

Matt Mason, Assistant Race Director

Julie Champa, Business Relations Director

Aaron Z. Haydu, Marketing Director

Sara Arnold, Social Media Manager

Mark Lohman, School Art Project

Michelle Barga, Volunteer Coordinator

Tina Miller, Water Stop Coordinator

Moly Pope, Course Marshals & SAG Vehicles

Sarah Anderson & Bonnie Baumann, Golf Carts

Liz Burchfield, Expo Coordinator

Brandi Parcell, Expo Information

Clint McCormick

Race Director

Steve Kaczor, Registration

Terri Kaczor, Packet Pickup, Results & Awards

Baily Weatherwax, Course Operations

Pete Buehler, Water Stop Supplies

Jeff Logsdon, Sylvania Setup Crew

Al Radlinski & Aaron Radlinski, Relay Teams

Jeff Gibbs & Luis Sanitago, Start Line Coordinator

Doug Desgrange, Finish Line Coordinator

Jeff Thiede & Michelle Dopp, Finish Line

Jeff Berman, Lot 10 Crew

Nate Dopp, Glassware

Stacy Harper, Post Race Refreshments

Bethany Deakins, Bag Drop/Gear Check

Jon Hoag & Jason Hoag, Lead Bikes

Bob Masters, Pacer Coordinator

Liz Burchfield, Elite Athlete Coordinators

Kelly Davis, Course Cleanup

Kris Patterson & Adam Cassi, Green Team

Steve Risher, Lead Vehicles

Rick Sharpe, HAM Radios

Nick Sauber, Medical Director

Jeff Swartz, Aaron Sage, Scott Buddelmeyer, Medical Team

Catch a Ride to the Starting Line ON THE RUN WITH TARTA

Take TARTA’s free Mercy Health Glass City Marathon shuttle to and from the race from 4 area locations:

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown

Secor Road near Fusian Restaurant Spring Meadows Marriott

Shuttles to the race will drop off near Bancroft and Cheltenham; return trips will leave from University of Toledo Transit Center

R E C Y C L I N G & W A S T E R E D U C T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N

T h e G r e e n T e a m i s p u t t i n g w a s t e i n i t s r i g h t f u l p l a c e !

L e a r n m o r e a b o u t w h a t t o r e c y c l e a n d w h e r e .

W A T E R C U P S

C o m p o s t a b l e p a p e r c u p s g o i n l a b e l e d c a r d b o a r d b i n s w i t h a g r e e n , c o m p o s t a b l e l i n e r . T h e s e w i l l b e a t w a t e r s t o p s a n d t h e f i n i s h l i n e .

R E C Y C L A B L E S

P l a s t i c b o t t l e s a n d a l u m i n u m c a n s g o i n C l e a r S t r e a m r e c y c l i n g c o n t a i n e r s . C l e a r S t r e a m c o n t a i n e r s w i l l b e l o c a t e d i n t h e s t a d i u m a n d L o t t 1 0 .

G U P A C K S C L O T H I N G

G u p a c k e t s g o i n l a b e l e d b u c k e t s t h a t w i l l b e a t w a t e r s t o p s . C l o t h i n g w i l

April 28, 2024

On behalf of the Toledo Roadrunners Club (TRRC) and our over 1500 members, welcome to the 47 th running of the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon weekend. Whether you are running the Savage 5K or Na�onwide Children’s Kid’s Race on Saturday or toeing the line for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon or North Star BlueScope 5-Person Marathon Relay Sunday morning, I hope you have arrived to the start line healthy, ready for an excellent day and a fantas �c race experience.

As last year’s RRCA Na�onal Championship Race for the Marathon distance, we have worked harder to present an even be�er event this year. The start for all races will now be on Bancro � Street in front of the University of Toledo and will finish on the 50 yard line in the Glass Bowl. The Tom Falvey Health and Wellness Expo has moved back to Savage Arena at the University. This allows for everyone to visit the race venue and get familiar with the start and finish line areas along with knowing where parking and the post-party will be located.

Come back and visit us again.

APRIL 27, 2025 GLASSCITYMARATHON.ORG

TRRC’s Mercy Health Glass City Full Marathon has earned the reputa �on of consistently being one of the top 25 Boston Marathon qualifying races, with over a third of the field earning their chance to be at the start line in Hopkinton, MA. Our Owens Corning Half Marathon is this year’s RRCA Central Region Championship race.

We con�nue to highlight our kids race. We are working with more local schools to promote fitness at the younger ages through our Art of The Marathon Project. Make sure to look for the young ar �sts renderings while at the expo.

We want to thank Clint McCormick and his management staff for their dedica �on and countless hours that go into planning for this event. We want to thank all of our sponsors, municipali �es, Metroparks, TRRC members and all of our amazing volunteers, without you we would not be able to put on a safe, successful event.

On behalf of the hundreds of Toledo Roadrunners Club members running, volunteering or cheering out on the course, congratula�ons to everyone who made this weekend a success.

See you in 2025!

See you on the trails,

Terri Kirtos President Toledo Roadrunners Club