Fall Classic

🏃‍♂️ Fall Classic 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 Details

• Course Type: A double loop, flat, fast course mostly on the scenic Valley Parkway road.
• Certification: The 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified.
• Runner Cap: The race is capped at 1000 runners.
• Parking: We encourage everyone to 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).
• Apparel: 1/4 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

Relay Teams will receive a runner belt to keep.

For more information, visit the official race page: Fall Classic Race.