CLEVELAND — The 45th running of the Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon is set for this Sunday. Meanwhile, more than 8,000 entrants are expected for the 5k, 10k, half and full marathon events throughout the weekend.
Events start on Friday, May 20 and go through the weekend with the 5K/10K set for Saturday, May 20 and half/full marathons running on Sunday, May 22.
Here is a rundown of events for the weekend:
Friday, May 20:
- Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall C, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- 50+ booths Featuring health and fitness products and information
- Race Registration
- Packet Pick-up
- Official race merchandise sales
Saturday, May 21:
Union Home Mortgage Cleveland 5K & 10K (runners and walkers)
- Location: St. Clair at Mall B
- Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall C, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- 50+ booths Featuring health and fitness products and information
- Race Registration
- Packet Pick-up
- Official race merchandise sales
Sunday, May 22:
- Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon (runners and walkers) – 7:00 a.m.
St. Clair at Mall B - University Hospitals Cleveland Half Marathon (runners and walkers) – 7:00 a.m. St. Clair at Mall B
Parking/Traffic
The running of the Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon will cause some road closures throughout the area this weekend. Click here for more information.
All participants should try to be downtown on Saturday, May 21 by 6:30 a.m. and Sunday, May 22 before 6:00 a.m., when many of the roads are shut down.
Here are the road closures set for Saturday's 5K/10K:
Here are Sunday's closures:
You may park in any lot that is open to the public. For a full map of all parking locations in downtown Cleveland, please click here.
Skip searching for parking and ride the RTA rapid or bus downtown. RTA's trains come to Tower City and buses to Public Square, steps away from where the race begins. Click here for details
Click here for a list of suggested lots that are close to the start and finish line area.
Routes for Half/Full Marathon
The half/full marathons will start and finish at Mall B at St. Clair Avenue NE
Here are the route maps for both Sunday marathons:
Full Marathon:
Half Marathon:
Where to watch your favorite runners in action
Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon organizers have put together a list of spots to hang out and cheer on the runners. Please note, you may need to access various areas before road closings so please plan accordingly.
Saturday's 5K and 10K
- Lakeside Avenue and W. Mall Drive; .52
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Mile 1
- FirstEnergy Stadium; Mile 1.2
- St. Clair Avenue and W. 9th Street; Mile 1.9
- W. 2nd and Huron; Mile 2
- Lorain/Carnegie Bridge (West End); Miles 2.8 and 5
- Lorain/Carnegie Bridge (East End); Miles 3.7 and 4.1
Sunday's Full and Half Marathon
- Public Square; Mile 0.6
- E. 13th and Superior; Mile 1.2
- E. 13th and Euclid Avenue (US Bank Plaza); Mile 1.4
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Mile 3
- FirstEnergy Stadium; Mile 3.2
- Superior Avenue & W. 9th Street; Mile 4.2 and Mile 26
- 1502 Abbey Ave by Cleveland Script Sign; Mile 6.4
- Lincoln Park, Tremont (W. 11th and Starkweather side); Mile 7
- Detroit Avenue & W. 38th Street; Mile 10
- Lakewood Park, Lakewood; Mile 16 and 20.8 -- Canton Drumline
- The Harp Restaurant; Mile 11.25 and 25
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