Location
Phegley Park
300 Main Street
Morrow, OH 45152
Date and Time
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Half Marathon – 7:00 AM
10K – 7:30 AM
Registration
Early | Starting 4/1 | Starting 7/1 | Race Day | |
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Half Marathon | $65 | $70 | $75 | $80 |
10K | $45 | $48 | $50 | $55 |
Registration Includes:
- A gender specific race logo technical shirt
- A finisher medal
- Finish line food tables
- A party-like atmosphere on course and at the finish line expo
- Fully stocked aid stations
- Professional chip timing by Speedy Feet using a disposable bib tag
- Professional finisher photos by David Long of CincyPhotography.com
2025 Shirt and Medal Design
Race Information
Directions and Parking
Driving Directions
The race will take place at Phegley Park in Morrow, OH. Morrow is located 25 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati. The race will be staged from Phegley Park, near the corner of Main Street and Center Street. The start line will be at the corner of Main Street and Front Street.
From Cincinnati: Travel north on I-71 to exit 32 (SR 123) and turn south. Follow SR 123 into downtown Morrow. Turn right on US 22 / SR 3 (Pike St) and the turn right on Front Street (just after crossing the river).
From Columbus: Travel south on I-71 to exit 32 (SR 123) and turn south. Follow SR 123 into downtown Morrow. Turn right on US 22 / SR 3 (Pike St) and the turn right on Front Street (just after crossing the river).
From Dayton: Travel south on I-75 to exit 36 (SR 123) and turn south. Follow SR 123 into downtown Morrow. Turn right on US 22 / SR 3 (Pike St) and the turn right on Front Street (just after crossing the river).
Parking Info
Parking is available on the city streets of Morrow. Please park anywhere you can find a spot in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Flying
Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) – 45 Minutes
Take I-275 east to I-71 north. Travel south on I-71 to exit 32 (SR 123) and turn south. Follow SR 123 into downtown Morrow. Turn right on US 22 / SR 3 (Pike St) and the turn right on Front Street (just after crossing the river).
Hotels
There are numerous hotels located near Morrow. Please visit Hotels.com and search Morrow, OH. The best selection will be at Kings Mills Road near Kings Island, which is about 15 miles from the race. Here you can find a Residence Inn by Marriott, Comfort Suites, Great Wolf Lodge, Super 8 and a Hampton Inn among others
Packet Pickup
Avoid The Rush
Pre-race Packet Pickup and Registration
Saturday, August 2, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Buckeye Running Company
4200 Aero Drive
Mason, OH 45040
Race Day Packet Pick-up
You can also pick up your race packet on race morning at the race site. Race day packet pick-up closes at the start of the last race.
Course Info
The race starts and finishes in the village of Morrow, just northeast of Cincinnati. The first mile of the race runs through the village of Morrow, before going out and back on the paved Little Miami National Scenic Trail. There is little to no elevation change along the path.
There will be aid stations at miles 2.5, 3.25, 5.5, 7, 8.5, 10.75, and 11.5. There is a port-a-john on the half marathon course at miles 5.5 and 8.5 (in South Lebanon). We will provide gels at the mile 7 aid station. The 10K course is the same as the half marathon with a turn around point 3.45 miles into the race.
The half marathon course is a USATF Certified course: OH10029PR
Spectator Viewing Info
The Little Miami Half Marathon and 10K is a flat and fast half marathon and 10K running race along the banks of the Little Miami River, just northeast of Cincinnati. The course runs along the Little Miami Scenic Trail, the fourth longest paved trail in the United States. The trail itself is a 68.5 mile trail running from Springfield to Newtown. This trail is a former railroad right-of-way, so there is no vehicular traffic allowed along the route. However, there are multiple viewing points where family and other spectators can watch and cheer on the runners.
Below are a list of multiple viewing points which can be accessed via car.
1. Start/Finish
The start and finish at at Phegley Park in downtown Morrow.
2. Stubbs-Mills Rd
This point is located 3 miles into the race and again at 11 miles.
To get to this location, travel southwest on SR 22/3 until you get to Stubbs-Mills Rd. Turn right at the light. Travel about one half mile. When you come to the location where the bike path crosses the road, you will be able to park in a parking lot on the left.
3. South Lebanon
This point is located on Main Street in South Lebanon and is 5.5 miles into the race and again at 8.5 miles into the race.
To get to this point, travel southwest on SR 22/3 until you get to Zoar Rd. Turn right at the light and travel about 2 miles into South Lebanon. There is a small parking area at a park on the right side of the road.
Awards
The race will be chip timed by Speedy Feet and results and placements will be posted online. There will be an awards ceremony at the gazebo in Phegley Park. The top overall male and female winners in each race will get an award. Age groups are as follows and will be awarded in the top three.
- Half Marathon and 10K: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
All finishers will get a finisher’s medal.
Time Limit
The finish line will close at 11:00 AM.
Weather and Safety Issues
The average high for early to mid August in Morrow is 85 and the average low is 64. The race will be run no matter what the weather! Bicycles, skateboards, roller skates are not allowed in the race.
Past Results
For past results and photos, please see below.
Record Holders
- Half Marathon
- Male
- Female
- Half Marathon
- Jacob Pitman, 1:09:55 (2023)
- Ann Alyanak, 1:19:15 (2018)
- 10K
- Eric Schulz, 33:59 (2013)
- Katie Chu, 38:50 (2018)
Results, Age Group Records and Photos
Half Marathon | 10K | Searchable
Find your photos! | All photos by David Long / CincyPhotography.com
General Questions
For questions not found on this page or to contact us, please see our FAQ’s below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t run the race? Can I get a refund or transfer my entry to someone else? Can I defer my entry to next year?
Our event follows the standard event industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. Once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances. If the event is cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be eligible for a 100% credit to the following year. I understand that my entry and bib numbers are nontransferable without permission.
If you cannot or choose not to participate, we do allow you to transfer your entry to another person for a fee of $10. This is only allowed up until seven days before the event. We also allow you to defer your entry to the next year for a fee of $10. This is allowed up until 7 days before the event.
To transfer your entry to another person or defer your entry to next year, you will need to click the “manage your registration” link in the confirmation email. You can also manage your entry from the RunSignUp profile page. Click here to access that page.
Can I switch distances?
Yes, up until 3 days before the race, you can change race distances. If you move from the half marathon to the 10K, there will be no refund. If you move from the 10K to the half marathon, you will have to pay the price difference. Please fill out the contact form below if you wish to switch distances.
Will the race be cancelled or postponed?
The race will not be cancelled or postponed due to cold temperatures, snow, rain, wind or any other inclement weather.
If the race is cancelled or postponed due to COVID, registered runners can choose to run the virtual race, or receive a 100% credit to run the following year.
I didn’t get a confirmation email!!
First, check your junk email box. If you cannot find it there, check your credit card statement to be sure that your credit card was charged. If it was and you cannot find your confirmation email, please go to your Run Sign Up profile here to have your confirmation email resent.
How do I get to the race? When does it start? What age groups do you use?
All of that information can be found on this page.
When and where can I pick up my race packet?
Information about packet pick-up can be found by clicking here.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are permitted to run the event with you. However, they must remain leashed on a leash 6 feet or shorter.
Are strollers allowed?
Yes, but please be aware of other runners.
Can I wear headphones?
While our insurance regulations prohibit the use of headphones, you may wear them at your own risk.
Can I walk the race?
Yes, as long as you can finish in about four hours.
If the course is 13.1M (or 10K depending on the event), why does my GPS say 13.06 miles?
The half marathon course is USATF certified. It has been extensively marked and measured using a Jones counter per USATF certification guidelines, which are accurate to one centimeter.
Contact Us
If you did not find the answer you were looking for in the FAQ’s, then please fill out the form below to send us an email.