CLEVELAND — Ready. Set. Go!
Thousands of runners took to the streets of Cleveland this weekend for the 46th Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon. Leading up to the big race, participants competed in the 5k and 10k on Saturday as well as the half marathon on Sunday.
The results featured a new women's course record for the Cleveland Half Marathon, a repeat victory for the women's full marathon winner and a breakout performance from a fire-time marathoner who won the race.
Below is a list of results:
Full Marathon:
- Men's Winner: Will Loevner, Pittsburgh, PA: 2:19.56
- Women's Winner: Ashton Swinford, Hudson: 2:47.37
- Non-binary Winner: Charlie Raymer, Cleveland: 3:17.24
Half Marathon
- Men's Winner: Alex Culler, Mansfield: 1:12.39
- Women's Winner: Joanna Thompson, New York, NY: 1:17:34
- Non-binary Winner: Anna Scott, Bainbridge, WA: 1:28:47
“What an incredible weekend of races with runners from across the country and the globe,” said Race Director Ralph Staph. “People got the chance to see what makes Cleveland such a special place, from the crowds cheering them on to the one-of-a-kind sights. Much like the city, the Cleveland Marathon is a race that’s on the rise and we can’t wait until next year.”
WATCH | 3News' Matt Wintz and Neil Fischer cross the finish line at the half marathon:
The Marathon released a statement on an marathon participant that had a medical emergency during Sunday's race:
"A 30-year-old female who was running the half marathon was treated by the University Hospitals medical team on site and was transferred to University Hospitals main campus."
No additional details are available at this time.
Here is a full list of events that took place this weekend:
Friday, May 19
Health and Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals
- Time: 12-6 p.m.
- Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Hall A
Open to the public
- 50+ booths featuring health and fitness products and information
- Race registration
- Packet pick-up
- Official race merchandise sales
Saturday, May 20
Union Home Mortgage Cleveland 5K
- Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Location: St. Clair Ave. NE and ends at W. Mall Drive
Health and Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals
- Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Hall A
Open to the public
- 50+ booths featuring health and fitness products and information
- Race registration
- Packet pick-up
- Official race merchandise sales
26.3 Mile After Party
- Time: 8-10:30 a.m.
- Location: Outside the recovery area on Mall B
- DJ
- Beer garden featuring drinks from Fat Head's Brewery
Kid's Run
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: St. Clair Ave. NE near Mall B
Sunday, May 21
Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: St. Clair Ave, NE and W. Mall Drive
UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute Half Marathon
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: St. Clair Ave, NE and W. Mall Drive
26.3 Mile After Party
- Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: Outside the recovery area on Mall B
- DJ
- Beer garden featuring drinks from Fat Head's Brewery
Road closures
Saturday
Sunday
Routes for races
Full marathon:
Half marathon:
10K:
5K:
Where to watch your favorite runners in action
Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon organizers have compiled a list of spots to hang out and cheer on the runners. Please note you may need to access various areas before road closings, so please plan accordingly.
Saturday, May 20
5K and 10K
- First Energy Stadium; Mile 1
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Mile 1.2
- Public Square; Mile 2.4
10K only
- CSU - Euclid and E. 22nd - Mile 3.4
Sunday, May 21
Below is a list of cheer zones, entertainment, sites and water stops
More information on the Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon can be found HERE.