CLEVELAND — Ready. Set. Go!
The 2024 Cleveland Marathon is set for this Sunday and 3News has everything you need to know about the weekend, including race routes, road closures, events, cheer spots and more.
Runners will take to the streets of Cleveland to compete in the 5K and 10K on Saturday, May 18, followed by the half marathon and marathon on Sunday, May 19.
Events for the Cleveland Marathon begin on Friday, May 17, and continue through the weekend. An after-party concludes the weekend's events on Sunday, May 19.
Here is a full list of events for the weekend:
Friday, May 17
Cleveland Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
- 12-6 p.m.
- Huntington Convention Center | 300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall A, Cleveland
Saturday, May 18
Cleveland 5K and 10K
- 7:30 a.m.
- Mall B
26.3 Mile After Party
- 8-10:30 a.m.
- Mall B
Cleveland Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
- 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Huntington Convention Center | 300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall A, Cleveland
Kids Run
- 11 a.m.
- Mall B
Sunday, May 19
Cleveland Marathon
- 7 a.m.
- Mall B
Cleveland Half Marathon
- 7 a.m.
- Mall B
26.3 Mile After Party
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Mall B
Road closures
Saturday
Sunday
Routes for races
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Where to watch your favorite runners in action
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 roads close, so please plan accordingly.
Saturday, May 18: 5K and 10K
- First Energy Stadium: Mile 1
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Mile 1.2
- Public Square: Mile 2.4
- CSU - Euclid and E. 22nd: Mile 3.4
- **10K only
Sunday, May 19: Full and Half Marathon
- Public Square: Mile .8
- Playhouse Square: Mile 1.5
- Cleveland State University: Mile 2
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Mile 4.6
- Browns Stadium: Mile 5
- Flats East Bank: Beer Heads, Cockyʼs Bagels - Mile 5.2
- Rum Runners: Mile 5.8
- Radio Station 107.3: Mile 6.6
- Grumpyʼs Cafe: Mile 7.8
- Rowley Inn: Mile 9
- Luna Bakery: Mile 13
- Le Petite Triange: Mile 14.3
- Bridge & W. 69th: Mile 16.4
- The Centers for Families and Children: Mile 17
- PSI Education Station: Mile 17.5
- Ready Set Roasters Coffee: 18.3
- Brewnuts: Mile 17.9
- TriCle & Cleveland Triathlon Club: Mile 20
- St. Malachi Cheer Group: Mile 25.3
More information on the Cleveland Marathon can be found HERE.