Strongsville, OH | Saturday, November 21, 2026Registration Open
It's the Fall Classic's 50th Anniversary, and we are bringing an exciting change to this classic race. The Fall Classic will be a two-day race : the 5k will be on Saturday, November 21st, and the Half Marathon and Relay will be on Sunday, November 22nd. This will allow us to welcome more runners and also offer a Foxy Challenge , completing both events! Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 50th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park. Over the past 5 decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks. The 5K & half marathon are USA Track & Field–certified! Both courses are flat and fast, running primarily along the scenic Valley Parkway road through the Cleveland Metroparks — ideal for chasing a personal best. Each day 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: Both races will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin) NEW for 2026, the Foxy Challenge! Sign up for the Foxy Challenge : race the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday! Making it a fun + challenging race weekend! Race Timeline: Saturday, November 21st | 5K 7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens (5k & Foxy Challenge only) 9:00 AM | 5K Start 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 *Note, the above time is subject to change Half Maraton | Early Start (Optional): On Sunday, November 22nd, walkers are welcome to start early at 8:15 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 Masth
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Runner Perks
Participant Giveaway
Foxy Challenge: T-Shirt
13.1 Miles: 1/4 zip pull over
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
Foxy Challenge
$80.00
Feb 23
Apr 29
$88.00
Apr 30
Jul 7
$96.00
Jul 8
Sep 9
$104.00
Sep 10
Nov 21
13.1 Miles
$65.00
Feb 24
Apr 29
$70.00
Apr 30
Jul 7
$75.00
Jul 8
Past Results
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
381
34:29
18:43
2024
450
32:28
16:53
2023
292
32:10
16:11
2022
152
30:19
11:10
Half Marathon
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
653
2:02:30
1:14:50
2024
Interested in this race?
Sep 9
$80.00
Sep 10
Nov 22
3.1 Miles
$35.00
Feb 24
Apr 29
$40.00
Apr 30
Jul 7
$45.00
Jul 8
Sep 9
$50.00
Sep 10
Nov 21
Kids Dash (400m)
$0.00
Feb 24
Nov 21
Included with Registration
Paper Registration Form
Make checks payable to Run The Land & mail to: Run the Land 18780 Rivercliff Dr, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Mailed entry forms must be received the Wednesday before race weekend. Email Info@RunTheLand.com with questions. Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Parking
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick-up dates & times Friday, November 21 | Early packet pick-up 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Masthead Brewery, 1261 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 Saturday, November 22 | Early packet pick-up 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Second Sole Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Sunday, November 23 | Race day 7:30 AM - 9:15 | Bonnie Park