Fall Classic Half Marathon

NOV

22

2026

Celebrate a running tradition at the 49th Fall Classic in Bonnie Park. Choose from a USATF-certified half marathon, a relay, a 5k, or a 5K ruck on a scenic, traffic-free parkway. All runners get a finisher medal, a quarter-zip, and a post-race beer.

Sun 22 Nov 2026

Strongsville, Ohio

Website Registration

Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Fall Classic is a running event organized by the Cleveland Road Runners Club. The 2026 edition marks its 49th year. The event is held at Bonnie Park in Strongsville, Ohio, within the Cleveland Metroparks.

Distances

The event offers four race categories:

Half Marathon
Relay - Half Marathon
5k
5K Ruck

Course Details

The course takes place on the scenic Valley Parkway road within the Cleveland Metroparks. The Half Marathon route is USATF certified and described as a flat, fast, double-loop course that is closed to traffic.

Participant Information

The race is capped at 1,000 total runners. An early start wave is available for walkers participating in the Half Marathon. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of the Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.

Registration and Perks

Registration fees vary by event. All participants receive a finisher medal and a quarter-zip pullover. A post-race beer from Masthead Brewery is included with registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

Relay - Half Marathon

5 km

5k Ruck