Schedule of Events 2026 Race Weekend 2026 Friday, May 15: Cleveland Marathon Health & Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals – 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall A, Cleveland, OH 44113 FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC 50+ booths Featuring health and fitness products and information Race Registration - If not sold out Bib, shirt, and goody bag pick-up Official race merchandise sales Saturday, May 16: Cleveland 5K & 10K(runners and walkers) - 7:30 a.m.Location: St. Clair at Mall B UH Cleveland Marathon Shake Out Run presented by Rise & Reign Training + Nutrition - 12:00 p.m.Location: St. Clair at Mall B - Check in at the Information Booth Cleveland Marathon Health & Fitness Expo presented by University Hospitals – 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Location:Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland300 Lakeside Ave E, Hall A, Cleveland, OH 44113 FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC 50+ booths Featuring health and fitness products and information Race Registration - If not sold out Bib, shirt, and goody bag pick-up Official race merchandise sales Sunday, May 17: University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon (runners and walkers) – 7:00 a.m.Start/Finish Location: St. Clair at Mall B University Hospitals Cleveland Half Marathon (runners and walkers) – 7:00 a.m.Start/Finish Location: St. Clair at Mall B Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17: The Ultimate Post-Race Celebration Is Here! 26.3 After Party presented by Miller Lite 📍 Mall B | Just steps from the finish line Whether you raced, cheered, or just love a great downtown party—this is where the celebration happens! Party Times Saturday: 8:00–10:30 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Runners! Don’t forget to redeem the FREE drink ticket on your bib for a cold Miller Lite. We also have a refreshing ZOA Energy Drink available! The 26.3 After Party is FREE and open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and fellow fans. Join runners, volunteers, and spectators for an electric post-race atmosphere in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The party kicks off at 8:00 a.m. both Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, right outside the runner recovery area on Mall B at St. Clair & W. Mall Drive. What’s waiting for you: Live music to keep the energy high Beer Garden (I.D. required) — opens at 8:00 a.m. PR Bell to celebrate your personal victory Cleveland Water buggy Official event merchandise Finish Line Engravers — get your medal engraved on the spot And more surprises along the way! Cross the line. Grab a drink. Ring the bell. The celebration doesn’t stop at the finish—it starts there. Top