Are you ready for the Cleveland Half-Marathon and 5k?
Happy 5th Anniversary, Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k!
The 13.1 mile half marathon distance is a great "challenge distance" most runners. For local runners, it’s made even more special by running it right here on the streets of Cleveland! Whether you're passing your favorite family of ducks on the Greenway or enjoying the quaint downtown streets, the Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k has become a local favorite for runners and walkers.
For the first 4 years of the race, it was held in May. Not only were we challenged by the original tough course, but we battled massive rain showers, Greenway flooding, and hot, humid conditions. In those first 4 years, the Cleveland Half Marathon hosted the Road Runners Club of America Half Marathon Tennessee Championship. The 5k hosted the Girls on the Run of Southeast Tennessee Celebration 5k. We also hosted runners from over 20 states visiting our great town for the race!
In 2020, we were forced to postpone, then cancel the Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k due to COVID constraints. Runners found other challenges, like virtual races, small socially distanced group runs, and at home workout classes to keep them moving. We were so excited to bring back the race after COVID in October 2021.
October 2021 was a great celebration of running, events, and gathering being back in our lives safely! We hosted the 4th Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k with a reimagined course and a new title sponsor in the Cleveland Bradley Chamber of Commerce. The finisher medal in 2021 was the Lee Chapel, a runner favorite right on the course.
We are excited to be hosting the 5th Anniversary Cleveland Half Marathon on October 1, 2022. We will be revisiting the fast, flat course from 2021 and celebrating with throwback finisher medals from the previous 4 races.
If you’re looking to break your personal record or run a course with very little elevation change, the Cleveland Half Marathon course is for you! Because the race is now during the school year, we have tons of great student groups from local schools and Lee University along the course directing runners and manning aid stations.
Join the great tradition that has become the Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k on October 1, 2022. All the info you need, as well as registration, is available at ClevelandHalf.com.
And a big special thanks to our incredible sponsors: Visit Cleveland — our 5k title sponsor, CORA Physical Therapy and Direct Primary Care — our premier level sponsors, and the rest of our incredible sponsors, the YMCA of Cleveland, Results Physical Therapy, Robbins Family Dental, and the Oak Ridge Secret City Half-Marathon.
Train for one of these great fall races
Racing is back! We are so excited to be able to share such a packed fall race schedule! Check out these great Terra Timed races in our area this fall.
August 28: Junior Achievement Race to Achieve 5k + 1 mile
Tinsley Park, Cleveland, 8am
Fun fact: the JA Race to Achieve 5k was the first Terra Timed race ever 5 years ago! Our timing business has grown so much since then, but the JA Race to Achieve will always hold a special place in our hearts! The race supports Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region, whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed through financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. This is a fast, flat course starting and ending at Tinsley Park across from the dog parks.
October 1: Funky Monkey Glow Run 5k + 1 mile
Rhea County Community Center, Dayton, TN: 4pm
If you love glow runs, this event is for you! RC3 puts on a phenomenal glow run each year through the streets of Dayton. Dress in your lights and glow sticks and enjoy running in the dark for this fun fall evening race. The race supports the programs of the Rhea County Community Center.
October 2: Autumn Rocks 5k
Lafayette, GA, 4pm
Lafayette, Georgia puts on the Autumn Rocks festivities each year, and we are so glad to be coming back for the 2nd time! The 5k course is around the beautiful LaFayette Golf Course, providing shade for this afternoon race. The race is accompanied by a Golf Tournament, so check out Catoosa County, GA for lots of fall weekend fun!
October 16: North River YMCA Ghosts and Goals 5k + 1 mile
Chattanooga Riverpark, 8am
The North River YMCA puts on a stellar 5k at the Chattanooga Riverwalk, and we love helping them raise money for the great YMCA programs. This is a well organized, fast, flat event right along the river! Costumes are encouraged and there is a Monster Mile for kids and walkers.
October 16: Willowbend Farms Run For Their Freedom 5k + 1 mile
Greenway Park, Cleveland, 4pm
Back in person for 2021, the Run For Their Freedom 5k + 1 mile is held at Greenway Park in Cleveland. This is a main fundraiser for Willowbend Farms, which is a non-profit organization with a mission to restore survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and sexual violence. Finisher’s get a t-shirt and finisher’s medal for their participation!
October 23: Cleveland Half Marathon & 5k
Downtown Cleveland, 8am
The Cleveland Half Marathon and 5k is back for its 4th year in 2021! Runners have come to love the huge finisher’s medal, great fan support, and fun post-race bash! There will be a new course for both 13.1 and 5k distance in 2021.
November 25: Thanksgiving Day 5k
Tinsley Park, Cleveland, 8am
Our Cleveland Thanksgiving Day 5k is a hometown favorite! Run with your friends or family on Thanksgiving and earn that turkey dinner. This race has sold out every year, so be sure to sign up early! We will be giving away the 2021 version of everyone’s favorite beanie hat. Donate canned goods at packet pick up and race morning for the United Way of the Ocoee Region.