Ohio Challenge Series

Come out and join us for a fun, festive 1/2 Marathon & 10K!  The event is on Sunday, November 7, 2021, starting at 8:00 AM in downtown Massillon.  The in-person race takes place on and around the Towpath in Massillon, comprised of 4 miles of rolling hills, and the remainder a flat, fast Towpath finish at the Lake Avenue Trailhead.  Time limit is 3.5 Hours to complete the event!

Our event also offers a virtual option.  Items for the virtual option will be shipped before Thanksgiving and should be received by December 7.  Virtual times can be posted any time in November, however registration closes on November 7!

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Cause/Donate:
You can donate to our non profit organization by going to this link fundraiser page, donations can also be made through the registration process.  The funds for this event will be going towards our Scouting Venture Crew 820.  Crew 820 (H20) is a Buckeye Council crew that encourages Aquatics outside of Summer Camp, attempting to offer all the aquatics programs that the Boy Scouts offer.

We (Venturing Crew 820) donated funds to organizations that assisted, giving $1000 in total donations in 2020.  Thanks to All!  We look forward to 2021!

Volunteer:
We need volunteers to help the event run smoothly!  If you would like to volunteer, please go to this link volunteer page.  Long Sleeve Wicking T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 3X-Large) or beanie (Embroidered) is included with volunteering!  Guarantee swag by Sunday, October 17!

Photo Service:


Course Maps:
Map of the Half Marathon Course Map of the 10K Course
*Van shuttles will be availbe to take participants to parking / after party. Last shuttle at 12:00 PM!

Participants Receive:
One swag item!  Beanie, Long Sleeve Shirt, Fleece Blanket ($8 Upgrade), or No Swag Option ($5 Off)!  Guarantee swag by Sunday, October 17!
-Half Marathon Beanie (Embroidered), Long Sleeve Wicking T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large), or Fleece Blanket 50" x 60".

-10K Run/Walk Beanie (Embroidered), Long Sleeve Wicking T-Shirt (Adult X-Small to Adult 2X-Large), or Fleece Blanket 50" x 60".
Finisher Medal!
Water Stops, Gatorade, & Energy Gel on Course!  Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!
Snacks & Water at Finish Line!
Door Prizes/Gift Baskets, each participant gets 1 ticket for a chance to win!

Extra Swag:
Additional swag can be purchased in the Beanie ($8) or Fleece Blanket ($18) with the color choice option in Deep Red or True Navy.

Schedule:
Saturday, November 6 - Prepacket Pickup!
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Tremont Coffee Company, 215 Erie St N, Massillon, OH 44646

Sunday, November 7 - Event Day!
6:00 AM - Registration / Pickup Starts
8:00 AM - Half Marathon / 10K Starts
10:00 AM - Awards Begin
11:30 AM - Course Closed
12:00 PM - Last Shuttle Event Closed

Event Day Location:
Parking - Parking Map (East & West Parking Lots to Tremont Coffee Company & Regal Massillon)
Registration/Pickup - Tremont Coffee Company, 215 Erie St N, Massillon, OH 44646
Start - Pinwall Cycle Parts, 635 3rd St NW, Massillon, OH 44647
Split 4.50 Mile - High Mill Trailhead, 4489 High Mill Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 (South Side)
Split 7.50 Mile - 5430 Butterbridge Rd NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Split 10.50 Mile - High Mill Trailhead, 4489 High Mill Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647 (North Side)
Finish - Ernie's Bicycle Shop, 135 Lake Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44647
After Party - Tremont Coffee Company, 215 Erie St N, Massillon, OH 44646

Porta Potty/Toilets:
Registration - 1 Porta Potty
Parking (Regal Massillon) - 2 Porta Potty

Half Marathon Course
Start - 0.00 Miles - 2 Porta Potty
High Mill Ave Bridge (South Side) - 3.50/4.50 Mile - 1 Porta Potty
Olde Muskingum Trail-Butterbridge Trailhead - 7.40 Mile - 1 Porta Potty
Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead - 11.50 Mile - 1 Porta Potty
Finish - Male/Female Restrooms

10K Run/Walk Course
Start - 0.00 Miles - 2 Porta Potty
High Mill Ave Bridge (South Side) - 3.50 Mile - 1 Porta Potty
Bridgeport Quarry Trailhead - 4.75 Mile - 1 Porta Potty
Finish - Male/Female Restrooms

Water Stops (W), Gatorade (G), & Energy Gel (EG): Clicking on the event will show a map of the locations!
10K Run/Walk - 2.20 Mile (W) & 4.75 Mile (W)
Half Marathon - 2.20 Mile (W), 4.50 Mile (W/G), 7.40 Mile (W/G/EG), 10.50 Mile (W/G), & 11.50 Mile (W)
*Gatorade & Energy Gel will be on the Half Marathon Course Only!

Prizes Awarded:
Half Marathon
Top 3 - Overall Female & Male
Top 1 - Female & Male Masters
Top 1 - Female & Male Grand Masters
Top 1 - Female & Male Senior Grand Masters
Top 3 - Female & Male  Age Group
Age Group Top 3 - Female & Male 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

10K Run/Walk
Top 3 - Overall Female & Male
Age Group Top 3 - Female & Male 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Questions:
Please Contact Taylor at MadeInAmericaHalfMarathon@gmail.com if you have any questions.