Elite Runner Information
Host of the 4th Fastest American Marathon Time in History
USATF Sanctioned Course for Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifiers
The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon and Owens Corning Half Marathon invite athletes to inquire about participation in our event. The race will distribute complimentary entries based on demonstrated past performance. Elite BIB placement is limited and these participants will receive placement in the front of the pack at the beginning of the race.
Each request must provide the web address for the race results that document a comparable performance recorded within the last two years. Please note that the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon does not provide appearance fees, hotel accommodations or travel reimbursement.
The open Elite application entry deadline remains open until fields are full. The final deadline for applications is March 15th. No applications will be considered if received after this date.
We will announce the selected field in a January press release. Elite application registration will remain open until field capacity reached. The elite marathon field is limited to 25 men and 25 women. The elite half marathon field is limited to 30 men and 30 women.
If the field is full, applicants who apply afterward and meet the criteria will be moved to a waitlist. Order of acceptance on the waitlist is based on applicants submitted application times and will be contacted by the elite field coordinator.
Elite Standards
|
Category |
Marathon |
Half |
| Elite Male | 2:30 | 1:10 |
| Elite Male Masters | 2:40 | 1:15 |
| Elite Female | 3:00 | 1:25 |
| Elite Female Masters | 3:10 | 1:30 |
OLYMPIC TRIALS QUALIFIERS
Vincent Mauri 2:05:54.21 (2026)
Andie Cozzarelli 2:36:59.67 (2026)
Host of the 4th fastest American marathon in history, fastest debut marathon by an American, and fastest marathon on Ohio soil: (*Vincent Mauri, 2:05:54.21 — 2026) | and two *Olympic Marathon Trials qualifiers: (Andie Cozzarelli, 2:36:59.67 — 2026).
Several age group state records were set here in 2026 as well:
Mercy Health Glass City Marathon — Men
20 – Aidan Novinsky – 2:34:43.83 (unofficial)
25 – Vincent Mauri – 2:05:54.05
41 – Jeremy Wysocki – 2:31:55.01 – (unofficial)
Mercy Health Glass City Marathon — Women
25 – Andrea Klima – 2:41:19.39
36 – Ashton Swinford – 2:40:23.62
65 – Peggy Stimac – 3:23:29.42
Savage 5K — Women
79 – Kay Heinrichs – 34:16
COURSE RECORDS
Vincent Mauri 2:05:54.21 (2026)
Alyssa McElheny 2:35:37.83 (2025)
Ryan Corby 2:22:53.02 (2023)
Kathleen Lawrence 2:46:09.45 (2025)
John Gathaiya 01:03:47 (2017)
Cynthia Limo 1:12:19.08 (2023)
Richard Kessio 1:06:27 (2016)
Hidi Gaff 1:21:53.78 (2023)
Fernando Cervantes Caudilo 14:35.68 (2022)
Megan Drews 17:23.56 (2021)
Julius Kiptoo 16:16 (2019)
Erin Ralston 18:55.11 (2026)
Zero Tolerance Policy
The Toledo RoadRunners Club has a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS). Any athlete who has been determined to have violated anti-doping rules or policies and is currently serving suspension, whether enforced by the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), or any other national sports federation is ineligible to compete for any prizes associated with events sponsored by the Toledo RoadRunners Club.
The Toledo RoadRunners Club reserves the right to conduct pre and post-competition testing for any and all performance enhancing drugs (PEDS) listed on the current WADA Prohibited List. Any athlete who refuses to submit to anti-doping controls, if selected for testing, shall be disqualified and subject to a lifetime ban from any Toledo RoadRunners event.
PROHIBITED TECHNOLOGY
In compliance with USA Track & Field competition rules, the possession or use by athletes of video, audio, or communications devices of any kind in the competition area is prohibited. Those competing in championships for awards, medals, or prize money may not use such devices. (e.g. no headphones or AirPods, etc.)