Description

Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 49th running of the Fall Classic half 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 half marathon course is USATF certified.  The race is capped at 1000 runners.  To keep the impact at a minimum to the Cleveland Metroparks we encourage everyone to carpool.  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 Bell Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)

Race Day Timeline:

• 7:30am - Packet Pick Up Opens

• 8:15am - Early Starter Wave for Half Marathon

• 9:00am - Half Marathon Start

• 9:15am - 5k start

• Awards to follow.

Early Time (Optional):

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

Runners Perks:

• Finisher Medal for all participants

• Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!

• 1/4 zip Pullover included for all participants, including 5k

• 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

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up Dates and Times are below.

Friday, November 21

• Masthead Brewery

• 1261 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

• 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday, November 22

• Second Sole Lakewood

• 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

• 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Sunday, November 23

On site starting at 7:30 AM

Beer Garden Provided by Masthead Brewing