Fall Classic
- Date Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Strongsville, Ohio
- Price $38.65 - $70.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 49th annual Fall Classic, taking place on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, in Strongsville, Cuyahoga! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to experience the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks with a fast and scenic double-loop course along Valley Parkway. Choose between the USATF-certified half marathon, starting at 9:00 AM, or the 5K, which kicks off just 15 minutes later at 9:15 AM. With a cap of 1,000 participants, this popular race promises an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and plenty of scenic views.
Participants will enjoy a range of perks, including a stylish 1/4 zip pullover, a finisher medal, and a complimentary beer ticket from Masthead at the on-site beer garden. Recognitions will be awarded for top finishers across various age categories, along with overall winners and masters. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit as you join fellow runners at Bonnie Park Picnic Area for a day of fitness and festivities! Remember to carpool to minimize impact on the park and make the most of this fantastic fall running tradition!
Participants will enjoy a range of perks, including a stylish 1/4 zip pullover, a finisher medal, and a complimentary beer ticket from Masthead at the on-site beer garden. Recognitions will be awarded for top finishers across various age categories, along with overall winners and masters. Don't miss out on the fun and community spirit as you join fellow runners at Bonnie Park Picnic Area for a day of fitness and festivities! Remember to carpool to minimize impact on the park and make the most of this fantastic fall running tradition!
Organiser's Description
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) [https://goo.gl/maps/qsknJ5hiUR4YtuNVA]
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
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) [https://goo.gl/maps/qsknJ5hiUR4YtuNVA]
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
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