The Guardian Mile
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The Guardian Mile
The Guardian Mile is a one mile running event held in Cleveland on August 8, 2026. The course runs across the Hope Memorial Bridge alongside the Guardians of Transportation sculptures and the downtown skyline. The event takes place near 1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113.
Multiple divisions cover a range of ages and formats. Youth divisions include an 8 and under heat that requires an accompanying adult and a 9 and over heat that is eligible for awards. School divisions include middle school and high school miles, with team scoring available. Community entries include an Open Community Mile and a Stroller Mile; the Stroller Mile is run within the Masters heat. A Masters Competitive division requires participants to be 40 years of age or older by July 29 and to be able to run a mile in under 10:00. Elite Men and Elite Women races are by invitation only.
Registration opens April 3, 2026. Fees listed by division include $15 for youth and school entries, $25 for community, stroller, and masters divisions, and no fee for invited elite athletes. A Post Race Party is scheduled at Market Garden Brewpub, hosted by GOH Run and presented by Under Armour. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
