Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k is held in Coshocton, Ohio on October 24, 2026, with the half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K run/walk and the 5K run/walk all starting at 8:00 a.m. The routes mix a scenic option on the bike paths of the Lake Park Complex with a community run through the streets of town. The event is built for experienced runners and beginners alike, and the 5K is the family-friendly entry.

Three distances off one start line means you pick by ambition rather than by schedule. The half is the real objective here — bike paths are a forgiving surface, and 13.1 miles in late October sits well at the end of a fall training block. If that is your target, a 12-week build with a long run reaching 11 or 12 miles is the standard route. Otherwise the 10K is the sweet spot for anyone already running four or five miles comfortably.