The Guardian Mile

About the Event

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 and presented by Skechers will be at the Market Garden Brewpub.

Races Offered

High School Mile

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$15.00

Middle School Mile

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$15.00

Youth 8 & Under (with Parent)

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$15.00

Youth 9 & Over

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$15.00

Open Community Mile

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:20

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$25.00

Masters Competitive

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:40

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$25.00

Stroller Mile

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:40

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$25.00

Elite Women - Invitational

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:00

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$0.00

Elite Men - Invitational

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:15

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Cleveland.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 24.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.6° / 25.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:36

nightlight Sunset

20:23

About Cleveland

Learn more about the host city, Cleveland.

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.