Fall Classic

Race Overview

Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 49th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park on Sunday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM. Over the past 4+ decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.

Course Information

• Course Type: Double loop, flat, fast course mostly on scenic Valley Parkway road.
• Certification: The 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified.
• Runner Cap: The race is capped at 1000 runners.
• Parking: Please carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.

Race Location

Race will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)

Race Day Timeline

• 7:30 AM: Packet Pick Up Opens
• 8:15 AM: Early Starter Wave for Half Marathon
• 9:00 AM: Half Marathon Start
• 9:15 AM: 5K Start
• Awards: To follow

Early Time (Optional)

Walkers are welcome with an early start time of 8:15 AM for the Half Marathon only (no early 5k starters). The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM, and the 5K will begin at 9:15 AM.

Runners Perks

• Finisher Medal: For all participants (stay tuned for design).
• Quarter Zip Pullover: Included for all participants, including 5k (stay tuned for design).
• Beer: From Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site! One beer ticket is included with registration.
• Timing: Chip Time and Live Results.
• Awards:
  • The Overall Winner
  • First Master
  • First Grand Master
  • Top 3 in each age group: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Relay Teams: Will receive a runner belt to keep.

Additional Information

For more details and updates, please visit the official race page: Fall Classic Race Page.