What Is
Animarathon
Animarathon is a family-friendly celebration of anime, Japanese media, and nerd culture at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio just outside of Toledo, Ohio. The convention is solely hosted by unpaid volunteers and college students.
Events at Animarathon include panels, cosplay contests, a dealer's room, special guests, tabletop and video games, and much more. We look forward to seeing you at Animarathon 2026!
Meet the Board Members
Khalélah
President
Issa
Marketing Director
Zeus
Treasurer
Rylen
Financial Advisor
Rachel
Webmaster
Lexi
Aux Officer
Alex
Con Chair
Richie
Con Chair
Cat
Senior Officer
Matt
Senior Officer
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Thank you for reading this far! Seriously, great job! We don't expect you to follow our rules for nothing. That's why we're promising you two things in return:
改善
Our first promise to you is 改善 (Kaizen).
Kaizen is the Japanese process of continuous improvement. This means that Animarathon will reflect itself continuously to the benefit of both itself and the community around it.
A Good Time
Our second, but even more important promise to you, is a good time.
You've earned it.
