Cleveland Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild morning, headwinds ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 54°F and rising to 63°F by the finish. With humidity at 68%, pacing adjustments are essential, especially during the headwind segments from miles 3-4 and 11-13. A light NW wind will provide tailwinds in the later miles, offering a beneficial boost from miles 20-23. Runners should stay hydrated and be prepared for light rain early on.
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Race Info
The Cleveland Marathon is held each May in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, with a marathon and half marathon on Sunday and a 10K and 5K on Saturday. All distances start and finish at St. Clair Avenue and Mall B, and the courses are USATF certified. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The course records are 2:10:29 for men (Pavel Kokin, 2000) and 2:30:15 for women (Tatiana Pozdniakova, 1998).
