Fall Classic

The 2025 race is SOLD OUT! 

Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 49th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park on Sunday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM. Over the past 4+ decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.

The course is a double loop, flat, fast course mostly on the scenic Valley Parkway road, and the 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified.  The race is capped at 1000 runners.  We encourage everyone to carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum.  Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.

Race Location:

Race will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)

Race Day Timeline:

• 7:30 AM |  Packet Pick Up Opens
• 8:15 AM |  Early Starter Wave for Half Marathon
• 9:00 AM | Half Marathon Start
• 9:15 AM | 5k start
• Awards to follow

Early Time (Optional):

Walkers are welcome with an early start time of 8:15 AM for the Half Marathon only (no early 5k starters).  The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. and the 5K will begin at 9:15 AM.

Runners Perks:

• Finisher Medal for all participants (stay tuned for design)
• 1/4 zip pullover included for all participants, including 5k (stay tuned for design)
• Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!
  • One beer ticket is included with registration
• Chip Time and Live Results
• Awards
  • The Overall winner
  • First Master
  • First Grand Master
  • Top 3 in each age group: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ 
• Relay Teams will receive a runner belt to keep