Explore Toledo

Stay, Eat, Enjoy

You’re already coming to Toledo for an unforgettable race weekend. Make a little more of the trip. From world-class art and family attractions to Metroparks, baseball, local food and the riverfront, some of Toledo’s best experiences are only minutes from the event activities.

We’ve pulled together a few of our favorite ways for runners, families and spectators to experience the Glass City while they’re here. For even more ideas, our partners at Destination Toledo have everything you need to keep exploring.

Your race weekend in the Glass City can be full of exciting things to do for runners and their families who want to make a long weekend of the experience. There are many local restaurants with outside dining to enjoy, and a lot of family-friendly places, arts, culture, parks and riverfront scenery to explore.

What’s Happening Marathon Weekend, April 23–25, 2027

Destination Marathon, Toledo, Ohio

BEFORE THE RACE

Save Your Legs and See Some of Toledo.
Packet picked up? Feet up soon, but not quite yet. Explore a museum, grab coffee downtown or take an easy walk along the Maumee before calling it an early night.

BRINGING THE FAMILY?

They Don’t Have to Run to Have a Great Weekend

  • Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
  • Imagination Station
  • Glass City Metropark
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Toledo Museum of Art
  • Downtown Experiences

EAT LIKE YOU’RE RUNNING TOMORROW

Carbs, Brews, Local Favorites

AFTER YOU FINISH

Celebrate the Finish
Toledo is full of restaurants, breweries, patios and downtown destinations for relaxing and recovering Sunday afternoon and evening. Hungry for more? View Destination Toledo’s Eat & Drink guide.

You’ve Earned Some Toledo
Your medal is on. Your mission accomplished. Now see a little more of the city you just ran through.

YOU JUST RAN PAST THAT

Go Back and Take Another Look

STAY ANOTHER DAY

If Monday isn’t calling you home just yet, stick around. An extra night gives you time to experience the Glass City without a start time, or pace clock.

Imagination Station
Maumee Bay Brewing Co.
Historic Old West End
Toledo Mud Hens Baseball
Toledo Museum of Art — Named best in the country
Toledo Public Library
Downtown Toledo Warehouse District
Toledo Zoo
Tony Packo’s
University of Toledo
Valentine Theatre
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral
Wildwood Metropark
Middle Grounds Metropark