Pigskin Classic

NOV

28

2026

A downtown Cleveland 5K on November 28, 2026, featuring a Longest Throw contest, a team competition between Ohio State and Michigan runners, and a post-race watch party at Dive Bar with a cash bar.

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Cleveland, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Pigskin Classic 5K - Cleveland, OH

The Pigskin Classic 5K takes place on November 28, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Race day packet pick-up and registration are held inside the Dive Bar at 1214 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113.

The event includes a 5K (3.1 miles) run through downtown Cleveland and a Longest Throw competition with male and female divisions. A post-race watch party is held at the Dive Bar, where participants can view the Ohio State versus Michigan game; a cash bar will be available at the watch party.

There is a team competition between Ohio State runners and Michigan runners; the team with the fastest average time is declared the winner. Past results from 2025 list average times of OSU 32:23 and Michigan 31:42. The 5K event is identified as the 20th anniversary edition and is listed with a price of $30 for the race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run