Zanesville City Half Marathon
Zanesville built its half around the three way Y Bridge, looping historic neighborhoods on about 414 feet of total elevation change under a 3.5 hour limit.
Quick facts
- Y Bridge crossing is the signature feature of the downtown loop.
- About 414 feet of total elevation change with a 3 hour 30 minute course limit.
- Overall awards run on gun time while age group awards use chip time.
- Half marathon field usually lands between 150 and 190 finishers.
About the Zanesville City Half Marathon
Few races get a landmark this odd to work with. The Y Bridge forks over the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking rivers, and the half marathon uses it as the centerpiece of a downtown loop that starts and finishes near Secrest Auditorium alongside a 5K.
Course
Runners leave downtown, cross the Y Bridge, work through the older neighborhoods and return over the Sixth Street bridge. Total elevation change is roughly 414 feet, so it rolls rather than climbs, and the bridge approaches break the rhythm more than the numbers suggest.
Race-day weather
Late September in southeastern Ohio usually gives a cool start in the 50s that climbs through the morning. Humidity is generally manageable and the river valley can hold fog at the gun.
Past Zanesville City Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Zanesville City Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Zanesville City Half Marathon?
The 2026 Zanesville City Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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