A Half of a Half — Now that is an Idea!

2013 Training Programs are now available online

In partnership with OhioHealth and the Diamond Cellar, the event will start and finish at the Dublin Methodist Hospital in beautiful Dublin, Ohio.

A Full is Fun for some, Half of a Full is Cool for many, Half of a Half is just right for all! Here is your chance to run or walk a quarter or a half marathon in a fully supported environment and party with M3S.

Emerald City Half and Quarter Marathon to Host Unique 'Run For Fallen Heroes' Fund-Raiser

Jul 21/12: The Emerald City Half and Quarter Marathon will host a first-of-its-kind charity run when two three-man relay teams of firefighters in full gear will compete to raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation ...read more

Dublin CVB President Scott Dring to serve as Honorary Race Director of Emerald City Half

Jul 20/12: Scott Dring, executive director of the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau, will serve as the Honorary Race Director of the 2012 Emerald City Half and Quarter Marathon ...read more

Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon wins Dublin CVB “Living the Irish Attitude Award” award

Jan 25/12: The Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today its 2011 “Living the Irish Attitude” award winners, recognizing those local businesses that are embracing Dublin's destination brand and slogan: “Dublin, Ohio — Irish is an Attitude.” ...read more

Race elements:

The Quarter Marathon Course will be open for 2 hours and the Half for 4 hours;
9 Aid Stations and 1 Gu Station on the Half Marathon and 4 Aid Stations on the Quarter Marathon;
OhioHealth medical support led by our Medical Director, Dr. Darrin Bright;

Our World Famous MIT pace and balloon team;
Course entertainment;
Entry to the Ultimat Post Race VIP Party presented by Ultimat Vodka and Buffalo Wild Wings, starting 8am at Buffalo Wild Wings (a few hundred yards from the Finish Line). Every participant receives a Free Bloody Mary or Ultimate Orange Crush, free munchies and great food deals;
A finisher's medal;
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES A GENDER SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SHIRT — just like Cap City.

We want to create the ultimate end of Summer event for you.

“Hey, I just want to thank you all for such a great race yesterday! I was really impressed with a lot of things, but most importantly I was impressed with how you handled the weather situation. You made sure everyone knew what was happening or what could happen and you did it really well! ...read more

The Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon