About The Cleveland MaraTHon
The Cleveland Marathon began in 1978 in an effort to bring a positive and meaningful fitness event to the City of Cleveland.
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- 2026 ResultsMay 17, 2026University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon Announces Results of the 2026 Half and Full Marathons Women’s full marathon winner Ashton Swinford completes historic 5-peat victory CLEVELAND, OH – May 17, 2026 – The University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon announced today the results of its half and full marathon races. Ashton Swinford from Hudson, Ohio finished first in the women’s full marathon, a historic 5th straight victory. Jacob Kocis from Versailles, Kentucky placed first in the men’s full marathon....Read More
- Improved Full Marathon Route 2026March 26, 2026University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon Announces Improved Full Marathon Route CLEVELAND - (March 26, 2026) — The University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon today revealed a newly redesigned route for the full 26.2 marathon distance reintroducing the long straightways and active cheer zones that make it the region’s premier distance running event. The new route features a return to its legacy second half along Lake Avenue through Lakewood and an improved finish with a brief, 2-mile stretch along the scenic shoreway before its final push through the Hingetown neighborhood to cross the finish line downtown. ...Read More
- New Partnership with Apparel Maker AthletifreakMarch 12, 2026University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon Announces Partnership with Apparel Maker Athletifreak CLEVELAND - (March 12, 2026) — The University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon today announced luxury activewear brand Athletifreak as its “Partner in Energy” - providing participant shirts and more race apparel for runners, volunteers and others during 2026 race weekend....Read More
