Cleveland Space Race
Cleveland Space Race is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (54 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The inaugural Cleveland Space Race is ready for launch 🚀
Join us on Sunday, September 20 for a one-of-a-kind 5K inside NASA Glenn - an exclusive opportunity to run through a restricted research campus that’s rarely open to the public. This unique course will take participants on a tour of the facility, bringing you closer than ever to where innovation and exploration take flight.
Held during Ohio Space Week, this race is all about celebrating curiosity, discovery, and a little fun along the way - so costumes are highly encouraged. And yes… real-life astronauts will be on site.
Registration opens July 15. Your mission includes a themed race shirt, custom finisher medal, and more to be announced.
This is a capped event and will remain open until sold out!
***All participants must be U.S. citizens and are required to go through a brief security check upon entering the grounds***
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Space Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
54
Days to train
- Race
- Cleveland Space Race
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cleveland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Cleveland Space Race
Sep 20, 2026