The Ohio River Road Runners Club Presents the
57th ORRRC Marathon & 35th Half Marathon &
2nd Annual 10K
Sunday, April 7th, 2024 | 8:00am | Xenia, Ohio
Race Date & Time
Sunday, 7 April 2023 at 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
Start & Finish at Xenia YMCA
336 Progress Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
Race Notes
Race shirts not guaranteed for those registered after March 11th
No day-of-race registration! Your last chance to register is at Saturday's packet pick-up!
Shirts
Shirts are not guaranteed after March 15th.
Race Pricing
There is a "No Shirt" option this year, which takes $10 off your race registration fees!
Marathon
$55 -- Until Dec 16th
$65 -- Dec 17th to Jan 31st
$80 -- Feb 1st to March 15th
$90 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
Half-Marathon
$45 -- Until Dec 16th
$55 -- Dec 17th to Jan 31st
$70 -- Feb 1st to March 15th
$80 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
10K
$40 -- Until Dec 16th
$45 -- Dec 17th to Jan 31st
$55 -- Feb 1st to March 15th
$65 -- Mar 16th to Packet Pickup
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
Door Prizes
Door Prize Information Coming Soon!
Packet Pickup & Race Day Quick Info
Packet Pickup Times
Saturday (April 6th): 1pm-5pm
Sunday (April 7th): 6am-7:30am
Packet Pickup Location
Xenia YMCA - 336 Progress Dr, Xenia, OH 45385
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
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
Fun & Entertainment
Post-Race Party
Location: the Adult Education 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 Adult Education 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
Coming Soon!
Finisher Medals & Awards
Finisher Medals
Finishers in the marathon and half-marathon will receive a medal when they cross the finish line.
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 ($50), 2nd place ($30), 3rd place ($25)
Half-Marathon Gift Cards: 1st place ($50), 2nd place ($30), 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
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 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
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
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
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.