River Run Half Marathon
Berea, OH
- Half Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Join runners from across Northeast Ohio for one of the region’s most scenic and memorable races! The River Run Half Marathon winds along the beautiful Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. Offering a smooth, slightly downhill, point-to-point course that’s perfect for both first-timers and seasoned half-marathoners. Established in 2000, … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 13):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 74 | 82 | 68 | 70 | 85 |
| L (°F) | 54 | 63 | 56 | 59 | 70 |
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Beautiful Downhill Course
The production was really good. Note that taking a shuttle to and from the start and finish is basically required but was really well done. the party at the end … MORE
The production was really good. Note that taking a shuttle to and from the start and finish is basically required but was really well done. the party at the end was really good and water stations were abundant.
Great scenic, mostly downhill, race
Race is point to point, but offers shuttles in both directions (you can park at/near finish or start area and shuttle your way to either end) Overall downhill race, one … MORE
Race is point to point, but offers shuttles in both directions (you can park at/near finish or start area and shuttle your way to either end)
Overall downhill race, one larger uphill around mile 6.
Scenic run through the metroparks, great race for people from in and out of town! Offers CarbBoom! gels, aid stations every couple miles.
Nice & Easy
I did this half marathon following another half marathon the day before. The course is mostly downhill (very few uphill portions), so it felt easy for me. We run through … MORE
I did this half marathon following another half marathon the day before. The course is mostly downhill (very few uphill portions), so it felt easy for me. We run through the Metroparks of Cleveland, so the scenery was pretty. There weren’t many goodies to take home, but the medal and shirt were nice. The weather was on the colder side in the beginning, but I got warmed up when I started running.
The beautiful MetroParks
This race happens in the MetroParks. It is in the fall, when the leaves are starting to change color and the temps are cooler - perfect for a long run. … MORE
This race happens in the MetroParks. It is in the fall, when the leaves are starting to change color and the temps are cooler – perfect for a long run. The river is always beautiful there. The roads are closed but the park is not so its fun see other hikers and bikers and families along the route.
Except for a few bumps in the road, this race goes downhill. It’s perfect for a PR or the first-time half marathoner or even as a training run.