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Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
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Jamie Hargis · CC BY-SA 3.0Erik Drost · CC BY 4.0GordonMakryllos · CC BY-SA 4.0Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 8 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Cleveland · 30M · 21.1km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Jamie Hargis · CC BY-SA 3.0
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Erik Drost · CC BY 4.0
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
GordonMakryllos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race photo
Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 9th edition, held in Cleveland, Tennessee on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The events are half marathon, 10k, and 5k.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2021 Cleveland Half-Marathon and 5k

Terra Running Company

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Half

Entry cost $85

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $65

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $45

until Oct 17, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k course map and elevation

Your 30M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStartTime limit
Half21.0975km08:003h
10K10km08:15—
5K5km08:15—
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

First Street Square, Cleveland, TN

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

First Street Square, 220 1st Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311

Finish · Google Maps

The event consists of Half Marathon·10k·5k.

Departure will be at 8:00 AM local time from First Street Square, Cleveland, TN.

Organizer
Terra Running Company
Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Terra Running, 2026-10-23 (Fri) 10:00-18:00 / First Street Square 07:00-07:45 on race day Late pickup

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Tower City Station (RTA Red Line), downtown Cleveland

All races start at St. Clair Avenue and Mall B in downtown Cleveland, near Public Square.

RTA Red Line to Tower City Station is the easiest/quickest way in; bus routes also stop steps from the start. RTA all-day pass $5; direct Red Line service connects from Cleveland Hopkins Airport ($2.25 one-way).

Map

Getting to the finish

Tower City Station (RTA Red Line) — same downtown area as start

Finish is in the same downtown Mall B/Public Square area; C-Line trolley on St. Clair useful for post-race return.

Map

Start shuttle

No dedicated race shuttle, but RTA offers free parking (~8,000 spaces) at outlying stations for runners who prefer to drive partway: Triskett, West Park, Puritas, Brookpark (Red Line), Green Road (Green/Blue Line).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Terra Running (90 North Ocoee Street) in Cleveland.

Late registration on the day of the competition is available at First Street Square from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

Timing uses ChronoTrack chips, and the results can be checked on TerraRunning.com and ClevelandHalf.com immediately after the competition ends.

Times are local to Cleveland. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Where runners eat in Cleveland

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Cleveland after the race

Seeing Cleveland with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Cleveland.

Total cost and budget for Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cleveland runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k

FAQ
When does Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Cleveland, TN, United States.

How much is the Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What distances does Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 offer?

Half · Ultra.

What time does Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 start?

First Street Square, Cleveland, TN.

What is the Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 course like?

The event consists of Half Marathon·10k·5k.

Departure will be at 8:00 AM local time from First Street Square, Cleveland, TN.

Where does Cleveland Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026 finish?

First Street Square, 220 1st Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311.

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