Course Maps
Since June 2008, we've been working hard on putting together a NEW COURSE for the 10K, half and full marathons. We've used your input from the survey and also hired a professional course designer to build the course of your dreams.
Please read about some of the new course features below.
Please click on the map below to see the new 2009 Cleveland courses.
Based on runner feedback, here are a few things to note about the new courses:
- Runners will run east on the lakefront, where the wind will now be at their back.
- The re-entry into downtown at the end of the race has less turns, and is likely to have less motor vehicle traffic on the east side.
- We tried to run through Little Italy, but due to constuction and Case Western Reserve's graduation, it wasn't feasible this year.
- The finish line area is very open and spacious, providing more room for finishers as well as space to enjoy the post-race festivities.
- Runners will see all three professional sports stadiums on the course.
- The 10K is even flatter and faster than past races, and also feature extended lake views.
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Click here for the 5K course turn-by-turn.
