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The start and finish will be located at Merri-Mac Park. The flat, tree-lined scenic rails will take you toward Darby Creek Metro Park. At Darby Creek, you’ll turn around and head back to London.
The London OH Marathon was the 374th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 390th largest in 2023.
This year 24.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 21.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.
This gives the London OH Marathon the 45th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 10th highest percentage so far in 2025.
Its Course Score of 99.36 ranks it as the 131st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest course in Ohio.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the London OH Marathon a PR Score of 99.36. This PR Score ranks it as the 97th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Ohio.
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London OH Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 1049 feet (319m) Min Elevation: 887 feet (270m)