MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR
2021 FALL CLASSIC HALF MARATHON & 5K
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 9:00 AM
BONNIE PARK RESERVATION - CLEVELAND METROPARKS - STRONGSVILLE
Everyone is optimistic that 2021 will represent a return to the fun and comradery runners have always enjoyed by running and racing together. Plans are already underway to once again hold the great Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday, November 21st at 9:00 a.m. in the beautiful Bonnie Park reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks near Strongsville. Pencil this event on your calendars and watch for more details coming soon.

Join the Cleveland West Road Runners for the 45th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K on Sunday, November 21st at 9:00a.m. Over the past 4+ decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.
Members of Cle West Running Club get $5 discount on race entry. Join Cle here!
The course is a double loop, flat, fast course mostly on the scenic valley parkway road and the 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified. The race is capped at 1000 runners. To keep the impact at a minimum to the Cleveland Metroparks we encourage everyone to carpool. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.
Walkers are welcome with an early start time at 08:15 a.m. The Half Marathon kicks off at 09:00 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 09:15 a.m.
Members of Cle West Running Club get $5 discount on race entry. Join Cle here!
The course is a double loop, flat, fast course mostly on the scenic valley parkway road and the 1/2 marathon course is USATF certified. The race is capped at 1000 runners. To keep the impact at a minimum to the Cleveland Metroparks we encourage everyone to carpool. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.
Walkers are welcome with an early start time at 08:15 a.m. The Half Marathon kicks off at 09:00 a.m. and the 5K will begin at 09:15 a.m.
For Results & photos from 2019 & past Fall Classic race results-click here

Sunday Nov 24, 2019 was a terrific day for racing in the park. Congrats to everyone who competed in the 2019 Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K.
Be sure to join us again for the 45th Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K on Sun. Nov. 21, 2021 right back in Bonnie Park Reservation of the Cleveland Metropark.
Be sure to join us again for the 45th Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K on Sun. Nov. 21, 2021 right back in Bonnie Park Reservation of the Cleveland Metropark.
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Cleveland West Road Runners Club is a long time supporter of the Cleveland Metroparks and actively supports and donates funds raised from our races to the Metroparks Trails fund. Please consider making an incremental, voluntary donation to the Metroparks Trails Fund during your registration to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the wonderful trails available to the local running community in the region.