The River Run Half Marathon is certified by USATF and recognized by RRCA. 

• PDF Certificate

• Google Course Map

• Youtube Course Video Preview

• This 13.1-mile race is point-to-point on Valley Parkway, running alongside the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks.

• The race begins at Wallace Lake in Berea, Ohio, and finishes at the Memorial Fields in Rocky River, Ohio.

• A short portion of the race runs through Berea neighborhoods.

• This slightly downhill course promises a fast, competitive race.

•  AID STATIONS / WATER

  • Volunteer water stops are placed at the 2.5 mile, 4 mile, 6 mile, 8 mile, 10 mile, and at the 12 mile markers.

  • Salt Stick Electrolyte Drink will be at mile 8, mile 10 and mile 12.

  • Mile markers 6 and 8 and10 will have assorted CarbBoom! energy gels.

  • Restrooms are located at mile 4, mile 6.5 (near the Rocky River Nature Center), 8 and mile 10

  • Chamberlain College of Nursing will be onsite at the Finish Line. 

  • EMS will be on the course midway as well as at the Finish Line.

• TIME LIMIT

  • The River Run Half Marathon has a course time limit of 4 hours for the 7am walkers and 3 hours for 8am runners.

  • Participants who anticipate to maintain a 13:45 avg.+ must register with the 7:00 am group.

  • Participants will be required to move to the all purpose trail after 11:00 am and may not receive an official chip timed result - but are welcome to continue on the path to complete the distance!