The Guardian Mile
About this race
Race across the iconic Hope Memorial Bridge with community runners of all ages and elite professionals from around the world! Conquer the one-mile span of Cleveland's most iconic bridge flanked by the Guardians of Transportation and the downtown skyline. Whether you are just getting started, need to test your speed, or want to challenge yourself in a unique race setting, The Guardian Mile is for everyone. Stick around after your run to join a raucous finish line crowd as the elites cross the bridge in remarkable times, and give them a high five after they finish!
Post Race Party hosted by GOH Run will be at the Market Garden Brewpub.
Join fellow runners on August 8, 2026 for the The Guardian Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.
Pick your distance
Running
Youth 8 & Under (with Parent)
GOH Run Youth 8 & Under - An adult must accompany the youth runner - Please select one shirt - Finisher medal once completed
Youth 9-11
GOH Run Youth 9-11 - All open youth runners are eligible for awards
Youth 12-14
Second Sole Ohio Youth 12-14 -Team scoring is available
Youth 14-18
Second Sole Ohio Youth 14-18 -Team scoring is available
Open Community Mile
Skechers Community Heat -Team scoring through the Skechers Team Challenge
Stroller Mile
Nordonia Dental Group Stroller Division -Stroller Mile will be run within the Masters' Heat again this year.
Masters Competitive
Loepp Law Competitive Masters Division - Please be sure you are 40 years of age or older by July 29th - Must be able to run a mile under 10:00
Elite Men - Invitational
Elite Division - This event is by invitation only -Contact GOH Run at gohrunwithus@gmail.com for information
Elite Women - Invitational
Elite Division - This event is by invitation only -Contact GOH Run at gohrunwithus@gmail.com for more information
Weather Overview
These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for August in Cleveland.
About Cleveland
The Guardian Mile takes place in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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