The 2025 race is SOLD OUT!
Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 49th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 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 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified. The race is capped at 1000 runners. We encourage everyone to carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum. 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 Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)
Race Day Timeline:
- 7:30 AM | Packet Pick Up Opens
- 8:15 AM | Early Starter Wave for Half Marathon
- 9:00 AM | Half Marathon Start
- 9:15 AM | 5k start
- Awards to follow
Early Time (Optional):
Walkers are welcome with an early start time of 8:15 AM for the Half Marathon only (no early 5k starters). The Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. and the 5K will begin at 9:15 AM.
Runners Perks:
- Finisher Medal for all participants (stay tuned for design)
- 1/4 zip pullover included for all participants, including 5k (stay tuned for design)
- Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!
- One beer ticket is included with registration
- 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