
From the Organizer
Run with Scissors will start and finish at Ledge Lake Lodge. We will have distances of the half, full, or double marathon that take you through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Reservation. All distances have until 10:00 pm to finish. This is hiker friendly for the half/full marathon, you have plenty of time to finish by 10:00pm. There will be NO early starts. Double marathon has a 16 hour cutoff. The course is roughly 26.2 miles. You will run 1,2 or 4 loops depending on your chosen distance. This is a moderately difficult course that winds through rocks, roots, and fields and has an average elevation of about 1,600' per loop. Choose your distance wisely!
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,091 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Broadview Heights Mayor Alai's
6 miles away
Bubble Blast Kathleen DePiero Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
6 miles away
KWF Cleveland Chapter's 2nd Annual 5k FUN Run & 1 Mile Walk
7 miles away
Minutemen Mile Family Fun Event
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Run with Scissors
Oct 25, 2026