Glass City Marathon FAQs Pt 3

Port-A-Johns – how many and where?

There are over 90 port-a-johns at the start, finish and at locations around the course. See the water stop locations and services page for detailed locations.

Are there pacers for this year’s marathon?

Yes, Dave’s Running Shop will be coordinating all of the pacing responsibilities. There will be a question/answer session as part of the pre race Expo. The pacer times will be published on the Pacing Page upon confirmation from approved pacers.

What are the age limits for all events?

You must be at least 16 years old to enter the marathon. There are no age limits in the relays or 5K. The half marathon is open to those 13 years and older. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver if participant is under 18. The kid’s races are limited to ages 12 and under.

Is the race a “Boston Qualifier”?

Yes, the race course is a certified race course and can serve as a qualifier.

The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon USATF Certification number is: #OH15048MW
The Owens Corning Half Marathon USATF Certification number is: #OH15045MW

Qualifying Times for Boston

Age Group	Men	Women
18-34	3hrs 05 min	3hrs 35 min
35-39	3hrs 10 min	3hrs 40 min
40-44	3hrs 15 min	3hrs 45 min
45-49	3hrs 25 min	3hrs 55 min
50-54	3hrs 30 min	4hrs 00 min
55-59	3hrs 40 min	4hrs 10 min
60-64	3hrs 55 min	4hrs 25 min
65-69	4hrs 10 min	4hrs 40 min
70-74	4hrs 25 min	4hrs 55 min
75-79	4hrs 40 min	5hrs 10 min
80 and over	4hrs 55 min	5hrs 25 min

Can I walk the Owens Corning Half Marathon?

Yes! The course is open until 11am, so pace must be maintained to finish by 11am. The cutoff is strictly enforced.

Can I start the Marathon and then decide to switch to the finish on the Half Marathon course?

No. There is limited space on each course and crashing the last few miles of the Half Marathon Course is unfair to the runners who registered for the event. You may transfer to the half marathon prior to race day provided the event is not sold out.

Do you offer text alerts?

The Glass City Marathon was the first Ohio race to offer a full mobile experience with an option for live GPS tracking as part of the RaceJoy mobile app. The App also offers text notifications. Download the app from our site and see how it will provide you with course updates or live GPS tracking. You can also view our Live Leaderboard feed.