The idea for our race comes from family members running the 13.1 mile course from Springfield to Yellow Springs to train for a full-marathon in which they would be raising money to help cover the cost of cancer treatment for Mike Maloney, father of Co-Director Alex Maloney. The first official Happy Half Marathon was held in 2012.  Our race brings together 200+ runners from all over to support our cause and give them a chance to achieve their fitness goals.

Past donations have been made to the American Cancer Society and the Springfield Regional Cancer Center.