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Run The Land East vs. West Marathon

April 10, 2027 · 8:00 AMCleveland, Ohio, United States

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Race Day

48°F

43–57°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

394ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Run The Land East vs. West Marathon is a charity road marathon in Cleveland, Ohio, run on Saturday, April 10, 2027. It starts at 8:00 AM at Great Lakes Brewing Company, and runners who pick up their packet on Friday can take an early 7:30 AM start. The courses highlight Cleveland and a few surrounding suburbs, with minimal crossings and aid stations every 3 miles. Runners stay on the sidewalk and follow traffic laws, and timing is by RFID chip with RaceJoy GPS tracking. At registration, runners pick East or West, and the winning side earns bragging rights for the year. Entry is $45 through January 31, 2027, and the money goes to runner-nominated Greater Cleveland charities. Finishers receive a medal, which is new for 2027, a pint glass and a $5 drink ticket for Great Lakes Brewing.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Great Lakes Brewing Company – start and finish, with packet pickup and the post-race drink ticket
02Ready Set Coffee – first aid station, passed again late in the course
03Lakewood Park – aid station and restrooms by the playground
042nd Sole – aid station, passed twice on the marathon
05Rockport UMC – aid station on the marathon course
06Tyler Field – aid station by the soccer field
07Simmons Park – aid station that closes first at 10:45 AM
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K

01: Runners pick East or West at checkout, and the winning side earns bragging rights for the year
02: Aid stations are every 3 miles on the Marathon, Half Marathon and 20 Mile courses
03: Runners stay on the sidewalk and follow traffic laws on the course
04: Timing is by RFID chip, and the RaceJoy GPS app alerts runners who go off course
05: Aid station cut-off times range from 10:45 AM at Simmons Park to 2:15 PM at Ready Set Coffee
06: Finishers receive a medal (new for 2027), a pint glass and a $5 drink ticket for Great Lakes Brewing
07: Raise $30 for your charity to earn a shirt, or $50 to upgrade to a hoodie
08: Runners choose a charity at registration, and all funds go to runner-nominated Greater Cleveland nonprofits
09: Cleveland Road Runners Club members get a $5 credit to their charity choice
10: Virtual runners receive their items by mail but no beer ticket

Questions about the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon 2027

When is the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon 2027?

Saturday, April 10, 2027.

Where is the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon?

Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

What time does the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Feb 1, 2027: Price Increase. Apr 10, 2027: Registration Closes. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; A virtual option is available for any event at checkout.

How much does the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $45.

When and where is packet pickup for the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon?

Apr 9, 2027: Early packet pickup Friday from 3:00 to 6:30 PM at Great Lakes Brewing Company. Apr 10, 2027: Marathon and 20 Mile waves start at 8:00 AM, with an early 7:30 AM start for runners who picked up their packet on Friday.

What is the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon elevation gain?

120 m (394 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon course like?

It passes Great Lakes Brewing Company, Ready Set Coffee and Lakewood Park.

What is the weather like at the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 6–14 °C (43–57 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Run The Land East vs. West Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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