Cleveland Marathon
Cleveland Marathon is a full city weekend with downtown energy, lake-influenced spring weather, and a course shaped by a few honest rollers.
Cleveland Marathon quick facts
- Major Ohio race weekend with marathon, half, 10K, and 5K around the full.
- Prior-year results are posted on Race Roster.
- Race site also promotes its Abbott age-group qualifier connection.
- Best fit for runners who want a high-energy city weekend without world-major scale.
What is the Cleveland Marathon?
The Cleveland Marathon is one of those race weekends that feels bigger than the marathon alone. The event has enough scale to matter regionally, but it still carries the personality of a city race rather than a generic traveling series stop.
Cleveland Marathon course route
Expect a true city-road experience with downtown running, neighborhood transitions, and course variety that keeps the day from feeling flat in either direction. The marathon is better framed as a solid urban test than a pure gimmick-free PR conveyor belt.
Weather for the Cleveland Marathon
Mid-May in Cleveland can be excellent at the start, but lake-influenced wind and changing sun make the second half less predictable. It is usually cooler than a summer race, though not always as gentle as the calendar date looks.
Past Cleveland Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
Cleveland Marathon FAQ
When is the Cleveland Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Cleveland Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
How do I register for the Cleveland Marathon?
You can register for the Cleveland Marathon at raceroster.com.