Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon
Cleveland's beer hall half starts on East 17th Street downtown and ends in a Bavarian beer garden, with a 3.5 hour limit and a few hundred finishers.
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No live-tracking link for this edition yet. We add it as soon as the race publishes one.
Quick facts
- Downtown start and finish next to the Hofbräuhaus beer hall.
- 3.5 hour half marathon time limit.
- Steady field, roughly 330 to 400 half marathon finishers in recent years.
- Beer, brat, and live Bavarian music included with entry for finishers 21 and up.
2026 Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon
Hermes Sports and Events runs this one out of the Hofbräuhaus beer hall on Chester Avenue, and the post-race party is as much the point as the race. Field size has been steady between roughly 330 and 400 half marathon finishers since 2017, which keeps the start line manageable.
Course
The start and finish sit on East 17th Street next to the beer hall, and the half runs a downtown Cleveland route with water every 2 miles plus gels and electrolyte at miles 6 and 8. A 3.5 hour limit applies, and the shorter distances start an hour later so the half has the roads first.
Race-day weather
Early August in Cleveland is usually warm and humid by a 7 a.m. start, and lake air can keep moisture high even when temperatures are moderate. Downtown pavement holds heat, so the second half tends to feel harder than the first.
Past Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon?
The 2026 Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon is on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
How do I register for the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon?
Register for the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/hofbrauhaus-cleveland-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
Does the Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Hofbräuhaus Cleveland Half Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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