The 2024 Cleveland Marathon race weekend kicks off Friday with the big race on Sunday. Here’s a list of what you need to know about this year’s event including race routes, road closures, events, where you can cheer on your favorite runners and more. 

The 5K and 10K races wind through Cleveland on Saturday, May 18. The half marathon and marathon follow on Sunday, May 19. 

Events for the Cleveland Marathon begin on Friday, May 17, and continue through the weekend.

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

Kids Run 

• 11 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
  

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 

If you are heading downtown this weekend, be prepared for rolling road closures on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday

Sunday

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