Run The Land - East vs. West
Run The Land’s half-marathon pits East vs. West for charity and craft beer.
Race Date
Apr 10, 2027
Location
Cleveland, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Run The Land: East vs. West brings Cleveland’s competitive spirit to a flat, fully supported half-marathon course. With about 128 runners per edition in its first few years, this growing event offers a fast route through city streets and suburbs, highlighted by aid stations every three miles and GPS tracking via RaceJoy. Typical race-day temperatures hover around 40–48°F, making for cool, brisk conditions.
The East Side vs. West Side rivalry adds an extra layer of motivation, and the course is designed to be easy to follow with minimal crossings. Runners, walkers, and ruckers all share the sidewalks, respecting traffic laws. About 14% of participants return in later years, a sign of loyalty to this community-driven event.
The finish line awaits with a craft beer, and proceeds go to Greater Cleveland nonprofits. Packet pickup at Great Lakes Brewing Company adds to the local flavor, and every entrant receives an apparel choice as swag. With a typical winning time of 84:54, this is a fast, flat, and friendly race for those seeking a challenge with heart.
Race-provided description
Training for the Cleveland Marathon or Glass City? Feeling bored with winter and want a little challenge? Or just generally a big fan of runs that finish with a craft beer? This is a great opportunity to have a fully supported long run. This is East Side vs West Side. This is a chance to Run The Land. About this race Aid stations will be every 3 miles for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 20 Mile courses. This is a RULES OF THE ROAD event. Runners, walkers, and ruckers must stay on the sidewalk & follow traffic laws. We have courses highlighting Cleveland and a few of the surrounding suburbs. The courses will have minimal crossings and are easy to follow. Runners will be timed using a Chronotrack B Tag Timing Chip and RaceJoy, an GPS tracking app, that will alert you if you are off course and give you an official finish time. This is more than a run. This is a hybrid, in-person marathon designed by runners, for runners, and giving back to Greater Cleveland charities. This run is great for many reasons; …
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Solid Pick524 years running
~128 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:24:54
typical high 52°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
48°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.2"
Precipitation
16 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Run The Land - East vs. West?
The Run The Land - East vs. West is held on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Where does the Run The Land - East vs. West take place?
It takes place in Cleveland, Ohio.
What distances does the Run The Land - East vs. West offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Run The Land - East vs. West course flat and good for a PR?
The Run The Land - East vs. West is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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