Cleveland Marathon

MAY

16-17

2026

The Cleveland Marathon returns on May 16-17, 2026 with a full weekend of races from a 5K to the marathon. The event features a charity program and a challenge series for runners who want to take on multiple distances. An expo, after-party, and pace team are part of the weekend.

16-17 May 2026

Cleveland, Ohio

Website

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Cleveland Marathon takes place over two days on May 16-17, 2026. The event began in 1978.

Available Distances

The weekend features several race distances:

Marathon (26.2 miles)
Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
10K (6.2 miles)
5K (3.1 miles)
Kids' Run
A Challenge Series that allows participants to run multiple races.

Additional Information

The event includes a Charity Program that partners with local organizations; in 2025, it raised nearly $800,000. There is an official after-party and a health and fitness expo for packet pickup. Training tips and programs are available, and the event has a pace team. The AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group Qualifier is also part of the program. The race weekend includes a schedule of events, information on hotels, directions, parking, and public transportation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km