Fall Classic 2026

The Fall Classic, organized by the Cleveland Road Runners Club, is a race weekend held at Cleveland Metroparks' Bonnie Park Picnic Area. Racing is divided across two days: a 5K on Saturday, followed by a half marathon and relay on Sunday. A 5K ruck option and a 400-meter Kids Dash are also part of the schedule. Both main courses are flat, USA Track & Field-certified, and designed for fast times, primarily following Valley Parkway within the park system. Each race day has a limit of 1,000 participants. The Foxy Challenge allows runners to complete both the 5K and half marathon during the same weekend. All finishers receive medals and a quarter-zip pullover. Relay teams are given a runner belt, and registration includes a beer ticket for the Masthead Beer Garden.