Athens Ohio Marathon

The Athens Ohio Marathon has a strict no-refund policy. Like most marathons, the Athens Ohio Marathon commits to non-refundable expenses (permits, police details, insurance, medals, and shirts) months before the starting gun fires. Once you register, your entry fee is immediately put to work to make the race possible. However, there are several other options that are listed below that you’re able to take advantage of if you are unable to make the race.

If you are unable to run due to injury or unexpected life events, we offer a one-year deferral to the following year’s event.

Deadline: Deferral requests must be made in the RunSignup Registration Website at least 30 days before the race. Under 30 days before the race date there will be no deferrals allowed.

Fee: we currently have a $15.00 deferral fee.

Deferrals are valid for one year only and cannot be “rolled over” a second time.

You can process a deferral to next year’s race yourself by logging in to your RunSignup account, and following these steps:

Click on your “Profile”
Find “Manage Registration” next to the Athens Ohio Marathon event.
Find the option to “Defer Registration” in the top menu (see image below).
Click “Confirm Deferral” at the bottom.

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Your registration credit is now “parked” in our system. Your original payment has been converted into a credit equal to the amount you paid for your entry this year, which you can apply toward our next event.

How to Claim Your Deferred Entry Next Year

You do not need a coupon code or a special link. When registration for next year’s race officially opens, please follow these steps to use your credit:

Log In: Go to RunSignup.com and log into the profile you used to register.
Access Deferrals: Click on the Profile (silhouette icon) in the top right, then scroll down to the “Deferrals” tab. (see image below)
Complete Deferral: Find our race in your list and click the “Complete Deferral” link. (see image below)
Register: Follow the prompts to enter next year’s event. On the final checkout page, your credit from this year will be automatically applied.

Note: If our race prices have increased or if there are new processing fees, you will only be responsible for the difference at checkout.

Important: You must go through the “Deferrals” tab to see your credit. If you go directly to the main race website and sign up as a new participant, the system will not know to apply your credit, and you will be charged full price.

We want you to have the best race day possible. You may switch between the Full Marathon and Half Marathon distances, provided the event is not sold out. You may also switch into the “Virtual” version of the Athens Ohio Marathon.

Deadline: Online distance switches must be completed 10 days prior to the race. Limited switches may also be available at packet pickup (please ask) if capacity allows.
You can process a Distance Switch yourself online by logging in to your RunSignup account, and following the below steps:

Click on your “Profile”
Find “Manage Registration” next to the Athens Marathon event.
Find the option to “Transfer Event” (see image below).
You’ll be prompted to start the transfer.
Select the distance you want to transfer to.

After you select the distance you want to transfer to you’ll be prompted to complete the full registration process again. The cost of the distance switch will depend on the following categories:

Downsizing (Full to Half): You may switch to the shorter distance at no extra cost, but no partial refunds will be issued for the difference in registration price.Upsizing
(Half to Full): You may switch to the longer distance by paying the current price difference between the two events.
Full/Half to Virtual: One option for runners who aren’t able to make the race due to life circumstances is to switch to the “virtual” edition of the race, which means you can complete the race anywhere you wish in a certain time period. Virtual runners receive a race shirt, bib, and medal in the mail.

We allow participants to transfer their registration to another person as a gift.

NO BANDITS: It is strictly prohibited to give your bib to someone else, or to wear someone else’s bib. You must follow the official “Transfer Policy” first.

Deadline: Bib transfer/exchanges must take place 10 days or more prior to the race date.

You can process a Participant Bib Exchange/Transfer yourself by logging in to your RunSignup account, and following these steps:

Click on your “Profile”
Find “Manage Registration” next to the Athens Ohio Marathon event.
Find the option to “Transfer to Someone Else” in the top menu (see image below).
You’ll be prompted to type in information of the person you want to transfer your entry to.
Click “Transfer As Gift” at the bottom.
After this transfer is initiated the new participant will receive an email and must complete the registration process.

*At this time there is no transfer fee for the Athens Ohio Marathon, and the new participant will pay $0.00 to the race, as it’s considered a “gift” from the original entrant. The two runners part of the transfer can exchange payment if desired.

Rain or Shine: The event will be held regardless of rain or cold temperatures. Please dress appropriately for the conditions.
Safety Delays & Cancellations: The Race Director, in coordination with local emergency services, reserves the right to delay the start, shorten the course, or cancel the event entirely in the case of “extreme” weather. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Lightning strikes within a 10-mile radius.
- Sustained high winds or dangerous gusts.
- Flash flooding or unsafe trail conditions.
- Extreme heat/humidity levels.
Communication: In the event of a change to the race schedule, updates will be communicated via the official Facebook page, email, and on-site public address systems.
No Refunds: Like most outdoor endurance events, we cannot offer refunds, transfers, or deferrals if the race is altered or cancelled due to weather or other “Acts of God.” All proceeds are already committed to race costs (permits, police, shirts, medals, and rentals) prior to race day.

I agree to complete the entire course as it is laid out and not take any shortcuts or skip any portion of the course. I agree that the course is open to the public and that I must respect all other users on the course, and that there may be traffic at road crossings, and that I must use my own caution at all times. I agree to not run with my dog or with a running stroller. By agreeing to this I am releasing all service providers (Athens Ohio Marathon, SEOTR Events) and all others involved with the race from liability for injuries resulting from any negligence of the provider.

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