Cleveland Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

A new marathon course to be run entirely within the city of Cleveland was unveiled yesterday by officials of the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K in a news conference at the Galleria.

Cleveland Marathon reveals new course

Human Interest Story

In her first-ever marathon, Laura Kaulen finished fifth in slightly over three hours. How? Her husband rode alongside her on his bicycle, encouraging her all the way.

Kaulen finds motivation to finish Cleveland Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Richard Roberts won the Cleveland Marathon on Sunday in 2:28:59, the first American man to win the race in nine years. 
Lourdes Cruz of Puerto Rico won the women's division in 2:48:46, breaking a fourteen year streak of Russian women champions.

Ohio man, Puerto Rican woman win Cleveland Marathon

With ideal weather conditions and a highly 
competitive field, the 26th Annual Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon and 10K 
promised to be a great day for racing and the runners didn’t disappoint. 
New champions were crowned in each race, as Richard Roberts (22) of 
Mansfield, Ohio won his first Marathon title in 2:28:59; Lourdes Cruz (38) 
of Puerto Rico won the Women’s title in 2:48:46; Kenyan, Gilbert Okari (24) 
won the Men’s 10K in 28:18 and Russian, Lyudmila Biktasheva (28) won the 
Women’s 10K in 33:01.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results