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Make a Run for It

Marathons, Half-Marathons & Runs in Cleveland

March 20, 2019 Jen Jones Donatelli

You've studied your gait, you've religiously tracked your pace and you're ready to hit a new PR. It's time to take your hobby-turned-mild-obsession to the next level with one of these great Cleveland running events.

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon | May 18-19

This 41st edition of this Cleveland classic provides a running experience for athletes of all abilities, generating more than $15 million annually to benefit the community.

Ohio City Run & Crawl | June 15

(c) Hermes Sports & Events

Experience the epicenter of Cleveland brewing — first on foot, then as part of an epic post-race pub crawl.

Lakewood Summer Meltdown | July 13

(c) Alex Belisle-Faces of Lakewood

All of the calories burned will justify the trips to the on-site beer garden and food trucks.

Cleveland Triathlon | July 21

A tourist-worthy trifecta: swim the new downtown marina, bike the Shoreway and run Downtown’s scenic streets.

Burning River Endurance Run & Relay | July 27-28

(c) Pat Dooley Race Photography

These 100- and 50-mile runs are coursed through some of our most treasured park systems like the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Cleveland Metroparks.

Rock Hall Half Marathon | Aug. 18

(c) Rock Hall Half Marathon

Come for the rockin’ race, stay for the free Rock & Roll Hall of Fame admission.

River Run Half Marathon | Sept. 8

(c) Hermes Sports & Events

This scenic race through the Cleveland Metroparks’ Rocky River Reservation is now 18 years running (see what we did there?).

Cleveland Heroes Run | Sept. 15

(c) Joy Krankowski, Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association

This unique five-mile run salutes Cleveland’s fallen firefighters and police officers.

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon | Sept. 28

(c) Leigh Atkins

A Boston qualifying race, this is a fave among many as it takes runners through Akron's downtown, as well as a few miles along the Ohio and Erie Canalway Towpath.

Towpath Marathon | Oct. 13

(c) Bob Perkoski and Canalway Partners

"Runner’s World" called it one of the “most beautiful race courses in America.” ‘Nuff said.

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There are literally hundreds of races in the Cleveland area every year. Check out some the of the run/walk events like the Komen Race for the Cure and others put on by race management companies like Hermes Sports & Events, Greater Cleveland XC, Western Reserve Racing, Great Lakes Race Timing and Search More Events

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