Fall Classic Half Marathon - Strongsville
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Fall Classic Half Marathon - Strongsville
The Fall Classic is a two-day running event held November 21–22, 2026 at the Bonnie Park Picnic Area in Strongsville, Ohio. The event marks the 50th running and is organized by the Cleveland Road Runners Club. Races take place on courses that are USA Track & Field certified and run primarily along Valley Parkway within the Cleveland Metroparks; the courses are described as flat and fast. Each race day is capped at 1000 runners.
A weekend challenge called the Foxy Challenge combines the 5K on Saturday with the Half Marathon on Sunday. Additional event options include a relay division for the half marathon, a 5K Ruck division (ruck division includes a patch), and a Kids Dash of 400 meters.
Distances:
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- Relay - Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- 5K 3.1 Miles
- 5K Ruck 3.1 Miles
- Kids Dash 400 m
Packet pick up is available before race weekend at 2nd Sole Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH) and at the race site during the event. Participant amenities and race services include a finisher medal, a quarter-zip pullover for participants, one beer ticket redeemable at the Masthead Beer Garden, chip timing with live results, awards by overall and age groups, and runner belts for relay teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
