Garmin has created a wholly owned and produced road running race called the Garmin Marathon Series, which will debut in Toledo, OH and Tucson, AZ, this fall.
The Series “celebrates the ‘Miles That Made You‘, welcoming avid runners, newcomers to the sport, Boston dreamers, and anyone just looking to beat yesterday.”
Garmin VP of Consumer Sales and Marketing Susan Lyman said, “This is an opportunity to go above and beyond conventional sponsorships and create something truly special in our running communities. For decades, Garmin has been with runners through every step of their training, and now we are excited to be with them in an even more meaningful way on race day.”
The Garmin Marathon Series team selected two U.S. locations for 2025 — Toledo, OH and Tucson, AZ. Factors included each city’s existing race and event schedule, regional run communities, local and cultural highlights around the course, and favorable weather conditions. More locations are planned for 2026.
Initial Garmin Marathon Series locations and dates are as follows:
- Toledo, OH – Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Tucson, Arizona – Saturday, November 15, 2025
In each city, the event will include a USATF-certified and Boston Marathon qualifier full marathon, USATF-certified half marathon, 10K, and 5K. A two-day expo showcasing Garmin products and technology will precede race day and open to the public.
Attendees will find limited edition race gear from Garmin, meet and greets with Garmin-sponsored professional athletes and additional items from select sponsors. Directly following the race, a finish line festival, also open to the public, will allow runners to celebrate with local food, live entertainment and other activities.
Registration for the Garmin Marathon Series is open for all race distances in Toledo and Tucson. For additional information about the cities, races, community engagement opportunities, and future locations, visit garmin.com/marathons.
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