Fall Classic

Fall Classic

Strongsville, OH
Nov 24, 2024
5K / Half Marathon

Sub-events Details

5k

5K
Nov 24, 2024 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

5k

5K
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Nov 24, 2024 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Relay - Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Nov 24, 2024 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Relay - Half Marathon

Half Marathon
Nov 23, 2025 (Sun)
9:00 AM
Run only
in person
Adults
USATF

Event details

WE ARE SOLD OUT! 

You may add your name to the waitlist if desired. We do not know how many will be able to join from the waitlist.

Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 48th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park on Sunday, November 24th at 9:00a.m. 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.  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 08:15 a.m for the Half Marathon only (no early 5k starters).  The Half Marathon kicks off at 09:00 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 09:15 a.m. ​

Runners Perks:

  • Finisher Medal for all participants
  • CRRC Winter Gloves to first 500 runners!
  • 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
  • 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

Price starting at:

$30