United States 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland Marathon takes runners and walkers along Ohio city roads from downtown Mall B through neighbourhoods including Ohio City, Gordon Square and Lakewood. Long flat stretches are broken by bridge crossings; the organiser notes that elevation charts can make those crossings look more dramatic than they are. The 2027 race marks its 50th anniversary. General registration, charity teams and an elite application programme offer entry options, while a seven-hour schedule includes intermediate cutoffs and possible rerouting.
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Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Cleveland
- State / district
- Ohio
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Long flat sections with bridge crossings; the organiser warns that map elevation traces can exaggerate changes at bridges.
- Approximate field
- About 2,000Finishers 路 2026
Rounded from Race Results Weekly's report, published by Road Race Management, of 2,011 full-marathon finishers. Other distances are excluded.
How to enter University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General registration
Register online through the organiser's 2027 registration page and select the full marathon.
Official entry informationCharity team
Join an official charity partner and ask its team leader about the registration promo code before entering; fundraising and discounts follow partner conditions.
Official entry informationElite application
Qualified runners can apply by 1 March 2027. Accepted athletes receive a fee reduction and elite start benefits; a qualifying time does not guarantee selection.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Downtown start and finish at St. Clair Avenue and Mall B, passing Hingetown, Ohio City, Gordon Square, Edgewater and the Lakewood turnaround.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 7:00am local time on Sunday 16 May, for marathon runners and walkers. 2027 start information
- Course support
- The organiser applies a seven-hour course schedule with intermediate cutoffs and possible rerouting. Read the full rules before choosing a walking or run-walk pace. Course support information
- Minimum age
- 16 for the full marathon. Minimum age information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon
Full 2026 resultsAshton Swinford recorded her fifth consecutive women's full-marathon victory. Jacob Kocis won the men's race and Zoe Tippl led the non-binary division. Times below follow the organiser's race report.
Men
Jacob Kocis won in 2:21:50.
View result detailsWomen
Ashton Swinford won in 2:44:36, her fifth consecutive victory.
View result detailsNon-binary
Zoe Tippl finished first in 3:22:43.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 16 May 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon?
General registration: Register online through the organiser's 2027 registration page and select the full marathon. Charity team: Join an official charity partner and ask its team leader about the registration promo code before entering; fundraising and discounts follow partner conditions. Elite application: Qualified runners can apply by 1 March 2027. Accepted athletes receive a fee reduction and elite start benefits; a qualifying time does not guarantee selection.
Where is University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon and how far is it?
University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon course like?
Downtown start and finish at St. Clair Avenue and Mall B, passing Hingetown, Ohio City, Gordon Square, Edgewater and the Lakewood turnaround. Long flat sections with bridge crossings; the organiser warns that map elevation traces can exaggerate changes at bridges.
How big is the field at University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon?
The approximate field is About 2,000, based on Finishers for 2026. Rounded from Race Results Weekly's report, published by Road Race Management, of 2,011 full-marathon finishers. Other distances are excluded. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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