Rock Hall Half Marathon
The Rock Hall Half Marathon starts and finishes at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Cleveland lakefront miles, on-course music, and museum entry.
Quick facts
- Start and finish at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the Lake Erie shore.
- Half marathon entry includes admission to the museum.
- Three-person relay, 10K, and 5K run the same morning.
- Live music on course and a festival finish area.
About the Rock Hall Half Marathon
Cleveland's late-summer road race builds its whole identity around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which serves as both start and finish line. Half marathon entry includes admission to the museum, and the event fills out race morning with a three-person relay, a 10K, and a 5K.
Course
The course starts and finishes at the Rock Hall on the Lake Erie shore, keeping runners close to the water and the downtown skyline. Live music along the route and a festival-style finish give it more production than a typical local half.
Race-day weather
Late August in Cleveland is usually warm and humid, with starts in the upper 60s. The lakefront can offer a breeze, but it can also turn into a headwind on exposed shoreline stretches, so pacing by effort beats chasing even splits.
Past Rock Hall Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, August 22, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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Rock Hall Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Rock Hall Half Marathon?
The 2027 Rock Hall Half Marathon is on Sunday, August 22, 2027.
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