Race Day Information
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Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 - Sunbury, Ohio
Start Times:
7:00 a.m. Marathon & 20 Mile
7:30 a.m. Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. 10K
8:10 a.m. 1M
Start/Finish Location: Cherry Street at the intersection of Otis Street. 1.5 blocks east of Sunbury Square and immediately adjacent to JR Smith Park (which is currently under construction).
Packet Pick-up:
Packet Pick-up will take place in the Sunbury Town Hall located in the heart of Sunbury Square. We encourage anyone who can to pick up their packets on Friday as it makes it easier for you on race day!
Packet Pick-up - Friday, Sept. 11 - 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Packet Pick-up - Saturday, Sept. 12 - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. You must pick up your packet at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your race.
Bib Numbers: will be assigned/given out at packet pick-up.
Parking: Ample parking is available for all spectators and participants free of charge at the Big Walnut Middle School (555 S Old 3C Rd). There are also several public lots located in Sunbury, some parking available in the Village Square, and you may also park on the local streets of Sunbury where parking is not prohibited. JR Smith Park is currently under construction, so there is no parking there.
Portable Toilets: Many units will be placed in the Village Square. We will also have portable restrooms every two miles along the course. Please note that the closest restrooms to the Start/Finish will be the units in Sunbury Square.
Free Finisher Photos: Our race photographer will be taking photos as athletes cross the finish line. Photos uploaded will be available free of charge to our participants. Disclaimer: We are not guaranteeing that every participant will have a finisher photo.
Event Change: You can change your race distance to a shorter event for no charge. Email jpratt@sunburymarathon.com to request a distance change. We will also allow participants to upgrade to a longer distance for the difference between their original payment and current race price.
Bib transfer: Can't participate anymore? You can transfer your registration to another participant for $10 until Sept. 5, 2026.
Minors: We are inspired to offer this event as a family-friendly athletic opportunity, encouraging parents and children to participate together. For everyone's safety, minors under the age of 18 may only participate when accompanied by and under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or another designated responsible adult.
Safety and Security: We thank Delaware County EMS, Hartford Township Fire Department, and Central Ohio Joint Fire District for collaborating to provide the emergency services needed to keep everyone safe on race day!
Post race awards and celebration:
The City of Sunbury is hosting a health and fitness themed Farmers Market the morning of Sept. 12 in conjunction with the inaugural Sunbury Marathon. Awards will take place beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Village Square. There will also be post-race food and recovery for event participants in the Village Square.
Note on Trail Crossings: Special duty officers (county sheriff) will staff every road crossing along the route to ensure the safety of everyone (participants and road traffic). We thank them for their support!
Inclement Weather Delay / Cancellation:
The start time of events may be delayed up to 2 hours to avoid inclement weather. If the event must be cancelled due to extreme weather, there will be no refunds issued as funds will have already been spent for the event. We strongly suggest purchasing event insurance available at check-out for a reasonable fee.
Spectating the Race:
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church: Located at mile 4 on the way out and mile 9 for the half marathon, mile 16 for the 20 Mile and mile 22 for the Full Marathon has an access point to the Ohio to Erie trail. Please park in the gravel lot closest to the Ohio to Erie Trail.
Memorial Park in Centerburg: For those spectating the Marathon and 20 Mile events, the village of Centerburg provides a great opportunity to cheer on your family and friends who are crazy enough to run 26+ miles for "fun." Public parking is available at Memorial Park in Centerburg and at various public parking locations in the village.
Newell Recreation Preserve: is another good spectating location located at mile 6 & mile 7 on the half marathon course and mile 6 and mile 20 on the full marathon course, and mile 6 and mile 14 on the 20 Mile course.
