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September in Toledo: Race Day, Arts Days, Perfect Fall Days

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to plan a late-summer escape, September is serving them up on a silver platter. From an all-new marathon weekend to neighborhood markets and museum moments, there’s plenty to do—and The King’s Throne makes the perfect home base between adventures.


🏃‍♂️ Headliner: Garmin Marathon Series – Toledo (Sun, Sept 21)

Toledo is the first U.S. city to host Garmin’s new marathon series—how cool is that? Choose from the Marathon, Half, 10K, or 5K on a fast, scenic, USATF-certified course that rolls past Hensville, near the Museum of Art, along the Maumee River, and through Glass City Metropark. It’s a Boston qualifier, too.


Runner-friendly notes from the Inn:

  • Self check-in, flexible arrival window (official check-in is 5 PM; tell us if you’ll be early and we’ll try to accommodate).

  • Early-bird coffee + make-your-own breakfast fixings in the shared kitchen.

  • Backyard seating for post-race decompressing and stretching.

  • Free off-street parking for your car (and your cheering squad).


🎭 Festivals & Can’t-Miss Events

Toledo Museum of Art

  • Digital Artists in Residence: Emily Xie & Dan Hernandez opens Sept 13.

  • TMA Block Party turns 10 this year—also Sept 13—a big, community celebration on the museum campus.

Toledo International Festival (Sat, Sept 13)Global music, dance, and eats at Erie Street Market—family-friendly and vibrant.

Artomatic 419! (Sept 19–21)A pop-up city-wide art takeover in under-used downtown spaces with 100+ visual artists and performances.

Old West End Autumn Market (Sat, Sept 20)Our own neighborhood bash—vendors, food trucks, garage sales, and live music at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum. Strollable from the Inn.

Garmin Marathon Series — Toledo (Sun, Sept 21)The spotlight race weekend—full, half, 10K, 5K.

Toledo Rockets Football at the Glass Bowl

  • Homecoming Sept 27 (Akron)—game-day energy all over town.

National Museum of the Great Lakes – Wellness by the Boat (Sat, Sept 27) Stretch and refresh beside the historic Col. James M. Schoonmaker ship.

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🧭 Suggested 2-Day Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat, Sept 13 or 20):

  • Coffee in the backyard, then wander the Toledo Farmers’ Market.

  • Head to TMA Block Party or the OWE Autumn Market.

  • Dinner in Uptown/Adams Street; sunset along the Middlegrounds Metropark.

Day 2 (Sun—Race Day or Leisure):

  • Runners: gear up and go conquer the Garmin Marathon (Sept 21).

  • Cheering squad: museum morning (TMA), then lunch at Hensville and post-race hugs at Glass City Metropark.


🏡 Staying with Us in September

  • Self Check-In: Smooth, flexible arrivals (officially 5 PM; message us if you’ll be early).

  • Perks for Direct Bookings: international guests get 1GB of free eSIM data for maps, rides, and check-in codes on the go.

  • Parking: three dedicated spots behind the house.

  • Quiet Comforts: historic charm, shared kitchen, cozy backyard seating (perfect for stargazing…or foam-rolling).

📅 Save the Dates

  • Sept 13: TMA Block Party; TMA Digital Artists in Residence opens; International Festival.

  • Sept 19–21: Artomatic 419!

  • Sept 20: OWE Autumn Market.

  • Sept 21: Garmin Marathon Series — Toledo.

  • Sept 27: Rockets Homecoming (Akron) + NMGL Wellness by the Boat.

 
 
 

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