Description

Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 50th running of the Fall Classic 5K and half marathon at Bonnie Park on Saturday, November 21st, and Sunday, November 22nd at 9:00 AM. Over the past 5 decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.

The 5K & the alf marathon courses are USATF certified. Get ready for a flat and fast course, mostly on the scenic valley parkway road.  The race is capped at 1000 runners.  To keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks to a minimum, we encourage everyone to carpool.  Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.

New for 2026, the Foxy Challenge! Race both the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday!

Race Location:

Race will start and finish at Bonnie Bell Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)

Race Weekend Timeline:

• Saturday, November 21st | 5K 

  • 7:30 AM |  Packet pick up opens (5K & Foxy Challenge)

  • 9:00 AM | 5K Start (& 5K Ruck)

  • 10:00 AM | Kids Dash

  • Awards to follow

• Sunday, November 22nd | Half marathon

  • 7:30 AM |  Packet pick up opens

  • 8:15 AM |  Early starter wave

  • 9:00 AM | Half Marathon start (individual & relay teams)

  • Awards to follow

Half Marathon | Early Time (Optional):

On Sunday, November 22nd, walkers are welcome to start the half marathon early start at 8:15 AM.  The Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM.

Runners Perks:

• Finisher Medal for all participants

• 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

• 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

Beer Garden Provided by Masthead Brewing