Join Northeast Ohio's finest runners for the River Run Half Marathon held along the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.
Established in 2000, this USATF certified, point to point road race is scenic, smooth and relatively flat - sure to provide a memorable experience from start to finish.
Until Race Day
Events
USATF Certified
Half Marathon
$90
8:00AM EDT
311 spots left. Registration ends September 6, 2025 at 9:00pm EDT
311 spots left. Registration ends September 6, 2025 at 9:00pm EDT
Half Marathon - Walking Division
$90
7:00AM EDT
Registration ends September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm EDT
Notable Times
6:30 AM
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Race Day Packet Pickup (for those who didn’t pick up early) opens at the Start Line. Closes at 7:45 AM.
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Bag Check opens near the Start Line (closes at 7:45 AM).
6:45 AM
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Shuttle departs from Rocky River High School to Wallace Lake.
7:00 AM
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Half Marathon Walkers Start.
7:00 AM
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Valley Parkway closes to vehicle traffic.
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Participants parking at Wallace Lake should arrive before 7am
7:15 AM
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Shuttle arrives from RRHS to Wallace Lake
7:50 AM
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Runners stand near assigned corralls | National Anthem
8:00 AM
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Half Marathon Runners Start.
8:30 AM
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Spectator Shuttle service begins from RRHS to Finish line
10:00 AM
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Age Group awards can be picked up at Awards Tent
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Shuttle service begins from Finish line to Wallace Lake and RRHS and runs continuously
11:00 AM
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Course officially closes (4 hours for walkers / 3 hours for runners).
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