Cleveland Marathon

MAY
16-17
2026
The University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon returns May 16 and 17, 2026 for a lively multi day race weekend through Cleveland. Pick from full, half, 10K, 5K and kids races while supporting a charity program that has raised millions.
16-17 May 2026
26 miles 13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Event overview

The Cleveland Marathon is scheduled for May 16-17, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The event is presented under the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon banner and includes a multi-day race weekend format. The race organization maintains a charity program with official charity partners; in 2025 the event raised $774,033 for 40 partner organizations and has raised more than $5 million for local charities since its early years. Recent organizational news includes a partnership announced in December 2025 with a professional indoor soccer team for promotional collaboration.

Races and support

  • 26.2 Full
  • 13.1 Half
  • 10K 6.2
  • 5K 3.1
  • Kids' Run
  • Challenge Series

The event provides course maps and water-stop information, a pace team with a published pace chart, and an elite program for 2026. Training resources and partners are listed, including an official training partner and cross-training offerings. Sponsors named in the event materials include University Hospitals and Think Media. Additional participant resources noted by the organizer include results and photos, rules and regulations, volunteer opportunities, and hotel information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
26.2 Full
13 mi
13.1 Half
6 mi
10k 6.2
3 mi
5k 3.1