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Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon Announces New Courses March 21, 2023 Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon Announces New Courses for All 2023 Events. All distances will be run exclusively in Cleveland; New routes emphasize the beauty and lasting strength of the city.

CLEVELAND, OH – March 21, 2023 – The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today new courses for its 5k, 10k, Half and Full Marathon distances. The new routes will put all distances exclusively within the great City of Cleveland. They feature breathtaking views of the Lake Erie shoreline and will take runners past some of the city’s most notable attractions on their way to a finish in the heart of downtown. The events are scheduled to take place May 20/21, 2023. Read More Over Easy Named Official and Exclusive Nutrition Bar Partner December 19, 2022 Over Easy Named Official and Exclusive Nutrition Bar Partner of the 2023 Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon

CLEVELAND - (December 20, 2022) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today that Over Easy will be the official and exclusive nutrition bar partner for the 2023 and 2024 races. The Cleveland-based company will fuel runners from their arrival on the University Hospitals Health and Fitness Expo floor through the finish line. Read More Cleveland Marathon Charities Raise More Than $500,000 July 19, 2022 Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon Raises More Than $500,000 For Charity Partners During Unique Season Read More Health & Fitness Expo May 20, 2022 The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today details of its Health and Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals. Taking place at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland, the expo features race information, sponsors, screenings, apparel and other vendors and more. The expo is free and open to the public; you do not need to participate in any race to attend, so friends and family are encouraged to take part. Read More Cleveland Marathon Introduces Race Day Announcer Line Up May 16, 2022 CLEVELAND - (May 16, 2022) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon introduced today its lineup of race day announcers featuring Cleveland-area natives Catherine Bosley, Karl Gruber and Anthony Lima. Read More Don Basch Jewelers Creates Custom Sterling Silver Jewelry Pieces May 11, 2022 CLEVELAND - (May 11) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today that local, family-owned Don Basch Jewelers is creating commemorative custom sterling silver jewelry pieces for those participating in this year’s race.

The pendants are made right here in Cleveland at the Don Basch flagship store in Macedonia and can be personally engraved. The multiple designs include striking details such as the Cleveland skyline or bold “CLE” lettering and can be customized with race time and distance information. Read More Fat Head’s Brewery Named Official and Exclusive Beer Partner May 05, 2022 CLEVELAND - (May 5, 2022) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today that Fat Head’s Brewery will be the official and exclusive beer partner for this year’s race, as well as a co-presenting sponsor of the 26.3 after-party, taking place immediately after runners complete their events. The race is set to return to its annual spring timeframe and is scheduled for May 21 and 22 with the Health and Fitness Expo to take place beginning May 20 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Read More Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon Unveils 2022 Designs April 06, 2022 CLEVELAND – (April 5, 2022) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon has unveiled the designs of its promotional items for the 2022 race. Each item features Cleveland-centric themes and demonstrates the marathon’s commitment to promoting the best of the city and Ohio on participant medals, t-shirts and bibs. Read More 2022 Course March 08, 2022 CLEVELAND - (March 8, 2022) - Participants in the 45th Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon will have a change of scenery this year but will still enjoy some of the most noted sights the city and surrounding neighborhoods have to offer.

All races will start and finish at Memorial Plaza in the shadow of the Fountain of Eternal Life statue in downtown Cleveland. Originally dedicated to Korea and Vietnam veterans, the fountain has since been known to recognize any loss of service men or women since 1899. The fountain also has subtle nods to diversity as it represents different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
Read More Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon Announces Partnership with Don Basch Jewelers; GOJO Industries and Dole Packaged Foods LLC Set to Return as Product Partners February 02, 2022 CLEVELAND - (Feb. 2, 2022) — The Union Home Mortgage Cleveland Marathon announced today that local, family-owned Don Basch Jewelers has been named the Official Jeweler for the event.

Established three years after the first Cleveland Marathon, Don Basch Jewelers has been providing Northeast Ohioans with exceptional service and high-quality products since 1979.
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