Cleveland Marathon
Cleveland, United States of America · Monday 17 May 2027
The Cleveland Marathon takes place annually in Cleveland, Ohio, with its start and finish situated at Mall B on St. Clair Avenue Northeast, in the heart of downtown. The event spans a weekend and offers several race formats, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The full marathon course is certified by USA Track and Field and serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
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Adjusted Time
4:12:28
Time difference: +12.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain185m
Elevation High210m
Elevation Low176m
Weather Forecast
High29°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain13%
How hard is Cleveland Marathon?
Difficultharder than 69% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Cleveland Marathon plays about 14 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #353 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #194 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Cleveland Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Cleveland Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:05:59 | +05:59 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:39:06 | +09:06 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:12:28 | +12:28 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:46:05 | +16:05 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:19:55 | +19:55 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:53:58 | +23:58 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:28:14 | +28:14 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Cleveland Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Cleveland Marathon is a full marathon held in Cleveland, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 17 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 185m of total climbing, with its high point near 210m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Cleveland Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 185m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 17°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (13%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Cleveland Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Cleveland Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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