the route, road closures, parking & more

CLEVELAND — The 2026 University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon will happen this weekend.

Thousands of racers are anticipated to compete with their family members lining the route to indicate their help.

The 5K and 10K happen Saturday morning at 7:30. The full marathon will likely be Sunday morning at 7:30.

All races start at Saint Clair Avenue and Mall B in Downtown Cleveland. Runners in the 5K and 10K will get views of Downtown Cleveland on their run. A brand new marathon route will take runners from Downtown Cleveland to the Tremont neighborhood, alongside the Shoreway and into Lakewood.

Click here for the full route.

Road closures will start Saturday in the Downtown Cleveland space at 7:30 am and can final till about 10 am

On Sunday, roads in Downtown Cleveland will shut at midnight and reopen at 1 pm Other roads will shut all through the morning. Closures alongside the Shoreway will begin at 6 am, and West 117th to Cranford in Lakewood will shut from 8:30 to midday.

Click here for more on closures.

Runners and supporters are additionally inspired to suppose forward on the subject of parking. Taking public transit is inspired by race organizers. If you continue to wish to drive, drivers can park in any lot that’s open to the public. Race organizers additionally counsel the following heaps near the begin and end line:

Huntington Park Garage
1141 W. third St.
Cleveland, OH 44114

Willard Parking Garage
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
(Enter off Lakeside Avenue solely)

200 Public Square Garage
320 Superior Ave., Downtown Cleveland, OH 44114

Rockwell Garage
802 Rockwell Ave., Downtown Cleveland, OH 44114

515 Euclid Ave
515 Euclid Ave., Downtown Cleveland, OH 44114

Gallery Garage
100 Erieview Plaza Cleveland, OH 44114

Memorial Plaza Garage
300 St Clair Ave., Downtown Cleveland, OH 44114

Aecom Parking Garage – (SATURDAY ONLY) – No entry on Sunday
1301 E sixth St., Cleveland, OH 44114

777 Rockwell Garage (24hr)
777 Rockwell Ave., Downtown Cleveland, OH 44114