There are many reasons why The Cleveland Marathon is one of my favorite races:
First and foremost, it is our hometown marathon. I am proud that Cleveland has an awesome marathon that people from all over the world come to run! Some cities do not have the luxury of having their own marathon but we do. The marathon is good for the city because it brings in tourism.
Second, Cleveland was my first marathon in 2010. That race sparked a love affair that I hope lasts a lifetime. The marathon is my favorite distance running race because it is challenging and fun. You have to train hard to meet your goals and the race experiences are so amazing.
I also love the Cleveland Marathon because I love the course. It takes you through some of my favorite areas of Cleveland including Tremont, Lakewood and Rocky River as well as downtown. Probably the coolest part is running on the shoreway for the last few miles. It gives you a view of the city you don't normally get to experience while running.
Cleveland fans are awesome! There are many Clevelanders out volunteering and cheering during the race, which creates a fun, party-like atmosphere. At the finish there is also a post-race party with beer and music.
Cleveland is a great beer town so after the race you have a number of terrific options for post race lunch and brews!
I could go on and on but you get my drift. The Cleveland Marathon is awesome! So, which race would you like to do for free this year? The full? The half? The 10K? Leave me a comment below and you might be selected this Friday! Goodluck!
I would love to run the half! Why? Because there are never enough races you can participate in!
ReplyDeleteI did the half last year and loved running around our city! I saw things that I had not seen (like the new chandelier in playhouse square). I'd love to do the half again this year :)
ReplyDeleteHi Pam! I'd like to do Cleveland's Rite Aid 1/2, it would be my first Rite Aid event! Annemarie Cvijanovic
ReplyDelete2010 was my first marathon, also at Cleveland. I love Cleveland, except maybe that weather last year. I would love an entry to the 5k so I can get my mom or husband to run on Saturday. My cousin and her whole family are running the 5k or 8k and I am running the 8k and half as part of the challenge. I'd love to make it a big family event.
ReplyDeleteAfter brain tumor surgery one year ago I want to run the 5K as a step to running again. My memories of the Revco Marathon date back to early days of running times of 3:08 and 3:10. I hope to run another marathon as I recover.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to come back and run in my home town....I've heard nothing but great things about this race....I ran the first RNR Cleveland Half and it took me along the same route as described here....which would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI would love to run the full marathon at the Cleveland marathon. I'm currently working on running 50 states and after researching the Cleveland marathon was given great reviews. I'm looking forward to running this marathon:-)
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ReplyDeleteCleveland was my first full several years ago because it is where I grew up. I would love to go back and do it again!
ReplyDeleteI would love to run the half! All my best running friends are running it together and I'd love to pace them to meet their sub 2 hr goal. I've never run a race for fun instead of racing so that would be a new experience for me too.
ReplyDeleteI would love to run the full at Rite Aid! Absolutely love the new course and living in Lakewood it's a hometown favorite!!
ReplyDeleteI began running last year and my goal for this year is to run a half marathon. The Cleveland Marathon would be a great race to do my first half marathon.
ReplyDeleteI would love to run the full! I have watched this race for several years and would just love to run in Cleveland.
ReplyDeleteCleveland was my first marathon and I love to run the full again!
ReplyDeleteI did my first half marathon(s) this fall, and became pregnant shortly thereafter. I'm looking forward to running the half-marathon in May to keep myself in shape after delivering my daughter, and I'd like to inspire her to stay healthy and use exercise as a way to deal with the ups and downs with life!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to run the 26.2 there. I've never visited Cleveland before, but this sounds like the perfect excuse!!
ReplyDelete#allin for the 26.2 (;
ReplyDeleteI'd love to run the half because it is the day before my birthday and what better way to celebrate turning 25 and my entrance into the next age bracket for all my summer races! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to run the half marathon because it would be my second after completing the Rocky River half in 2014. It's the day before my birthday and what better way to celebrate 25 years and my last race in this age bracket! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to run the half because I grew up living and working in the west side neighborhoods, because I love the integrity of the people that call them home, and because the race cuts right through the neighborhood where my grandmother, who passed away Sunday at age 105, raised her five kids. When I ran the half a few years ago my dad was waiting to cheer me on at the corner of Franklin and W. 58th, which is the street he grew up on and used to be part of a solidly Italian-American neighborhood. Seeing him standing there smiling as I approached is one of my fondest memories, and is certainly my fondest running memory by far.
ReplyDeleteYES! Please give me a reason to come back to Cleveland! I would love to run the full marathon there this year.
ReplyDeleteI would chose the 10k. I'm just starting running again after a year off.
ReplyDeleteI love running the Rite Aid Marathon.
ReplyDeleteBecause, I love the cheering crowds and I love to running through the beautiful city of Cleveland.
I'd love to run the half! I did it a couple years ago and would love to go back and see how much I've improved now that I've done a full!
ReplyDeleteI did this half last year and loved it. I would love the opportunity to run again and try to better my time.
ReplyDeleteI would love the full to go for a BQ in Cleveland the place of my first marathon that started the craziness of over ten more.
ReplyDeleteI ran the Cleveland half a couple years ago, it was my first and I loved it! I was bitten by the bug. This year I'd love to run it with my sister, it would be her first half! :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to run the 10K. It would be a great length to train for this spring.
ReplyDeleteI would love to do the half marathon so I could run alongside a friend of mine who will be doing her first half ever. I have ran CLE once but had to stop running d/t a pregnancy that left me bed bound. I have been " the comeback kid" for the past 2 years and looking forward to this racing season!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try the 10k this year, I have done the half before
ReplyDeleteI love to race the full I love this race. It's well ran and the fans and Music makes the race so fun!!! Thank you for this opportunity. I enjoy very much reading your posts. You are an inspiration for all of us . ☺️
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