Glass City Marathon Road Closures Announced for 2026

Extensive Road Closures:: Closures will be in effect on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, impacting various areas.

University of Toledo Impact:: Several parking areas and roads on the University of Toledo’s Main Campus will be affected. Parking restrictions begin as early as Thursday, April 23.

Sylvania and Ottawa Hills:: Significant road closures are expected in Sylvania and Ottawa Hills on Sunday morning.

Rolling Closures:: Many closures will follow a rolling pattern, reopening as soon as the last participant passes through the area.

Why this matters:: These closures will significantly impact local traffic and accessibility. Planning ahead can help avoid delays and disruptions.

Parking:: Area 10 is closed starting April 23. Various parking areas have permit requirement changes throughout the weekend.

Roads (Saturday):: Eastbound Bancroft, Secor, Douglas, and Westwood will experience closures.

Roads (Sunday):: Stadium, North Towerview, West Rocket, and East Rocket Drives will be affected.

Sylvania Avenue, King Road, Farmbrook, McCord Road, Holland-Sylvania Road and Corey Road will be closed or have restricted access on Sunday morning.

Bancroft, Indian, Talmadge, Exmoor, Central, and Richards Roads will face closures on Sunday morning.

Bancroft, Dorr, Parkside, Douglas, and Richards Roads will be closed on Sunday. The I-475 Corey Road exit will also be closed.

Residents and visitors should check the detailed schedules to plan alternative routes.

Local law enforcement will be present to assist with traffic management.

The University of Toledo encourages students, faculty, and staff to be aware of the closures and plan accordingly.

Plan your travel in advance, considering the road closures.

Allow extra time for commuting if you live in or travel through the affected areas.

Check the Glass City Marathon website for real-time updates and detailed schedules.

Be aware of parking restrictions on the University of Toledo campus.