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ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon

Ada, OH
Sunday, January 26, 2025


  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Course Description
The ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon will be 211 laps on the indoor, 200-meter track in the field house in ONU Sports Center. Runners will change directions every 30 minutes.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Cancelled
2025: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 60°F (15°C)
Average High: 60°F (15°C)
Average Low: 60° F (15°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2026: No Results
2025: 20 Finishers
2024: 16 Finishers
2023: 19 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The ONU Polar Bear Indoor Marathon was the 547th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 547th largest marathon in the U.S..



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Race Reviews


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Based on 1 reviews
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Great event

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The ONU Marathon and half marathon is always on my calendar. It is well run, each runner has their own cheering section, and it is the only event found in January in Ohio. It is a small race, but it is always on my calendar as either a full or a half.
Reviewed by Heath About 2023