City of Cleveland Announces Road Closures for the Cleveland Marathon and USS Cleveland Commissioning Ceremony

CLEVELAND - The City of Cleveland is gearing up for the USS Cleveland Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, May 16th, and the University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026. On Saturday, the U.S. Navy will commission the future Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Cleveland (LCS 31) into active service, marking the first U.S. navy warship to ever commission in the state of Ohio. The Cleveland Marathon race weekend features activities for all ages and skill levels, from the 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run to the half and full marathons.

The City of Cleveland announced traffic information, including road closures and parking restrictions, as large crowds are expected for these events. Information is subject to change based on real-time information as vehicular and pedestrian traffic evolves. All closure times depend on traffic volume and can be adjusted as needed by the Cleveland Division of Police Bureau of Traffic. All decisions are made with public safety at top of mind. As always, exercise caution, and if you see something, please say something. For emergencies, call 911. The Cleveland Police non-emergency number is (216) 621-1234.

Event Information
Saturday, May 16, 2026:
USS Cleveland Commissioning Ceremony
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. at the North Coast Yard
For more information, visit usscleveland.org.

Cleveland Marathon: 10k and 5k Marathons
Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
10K Route Map: 10k Route Map
5K Route Map: 5k Route Map

Sunday, May 17, 2026:
Cleveland Marathon: Full and Half Marathons
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Full Marathon Route Map: Full Marathon Route Map
Half Marathon Route Map: Half Marathon Route Map

There will be no parking on the course route either day. For more information, visit clevelandmarathon.com.

Parking Lot and Garage Information
Willard Garage
Opens at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th
Opens at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 17th
Rate: $25
Enter on Lakeside Avenue only

Road Closures
Road Closures: Saturday, May 16, 2026
The following streets will close from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.:

• St. Clair Avenue: From East 12th Street to West 9th Street
• West 9th Street: From St. Clair Avenue to Lakeside Avenue
• Lakeside Avenue: From West 6th Street to West 3rd Street
• West 3rd Street: From Lakeside Avenue to Erieside Avenue
• East 9th Street: From Erieside Avenue to Euclid Avenue
• East 12th Street: From St. Clair Avenue to Euclid Avenue
• Euclid Avenue: From East 9th Street to East 22nd Street
• Superior Avenue: From West 6th Street to East 23rd Street
• East 17th Street: From Superior Avenue to Euclid Avenue
• East 18th Street: From Superior Avenue to Euclid Avenue
• East 21st Street: From Superior Avenue to Euclid Avenue
• East 22nd Street: From Superior Avenue to Euclid Avenue

Road Closures: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Starting at 12:00 a.m.:

• St. Clair Avenue: From East 6th Street to Ontario Street - until 3:00 p.m.

Starting at 6:00 a.m.:

• St. Clair Avenue: From East 6th Street to West 9th Street - until 3:00 p.m.
• West 9th Street: From St. Clair Avenue to Superior Avenue - until 3:00 p.m.
• Superior Avenue: From West 9th Street to East 18th Street - until 7:30 a.m.
• East 9th Street: From Superior Avenue to Euclid Avenue - until 7:30 a.m.
• Euclid Avenue: From East 9th Street to East 22nd Street - until 7:30 a.m.
• East 22nd Street: From Euclid Avenue to Payne Avenue - until 8:00 a.m.
• Payne Avenue: From East 22nd Street to East 18th Street - until 8:00 a.m.
• East 13th Street: From Payne Avenue to Chester Avenue - until 8:00 a.m.
• Chester Avenue: From East 13th Street to East 12th Street - until 8:00 a.m.
• East 12th Street: From Chester Avenue to Superior Avenue - until 8:00 a.m.
• East 18th Street: From Superior Avenue to Lakeside Avenue - until 8:00 a.m.
• Lakeside Avenue: From East 18th Street to West 3rd Street - until 8:30 a.m.
• East 9th Street: From Lakeside Avenue to Erieside Avenue - until 8:30 a.m.
• Erieside Avenue: From East 9th Street to West 3rd Street - until 8:30 a.m.
• West 3rd Street: From Erieside Avenue to Lakeside Avenue - until 9:00 a.m.
• West 9th Street: From Lakeside Avenue to Front Avenue - until 9:00 a.m.
• Old River Road: From Front Avenue to Carter Road - until 9:00 a.m.
• Scranton Road: From Carter Road to Starkweather Avenue - until 9:30 a.m.
• West 14th Street: From Kenilworth Avenue to Buhrer Avenue - until 9:30 a.m.
• Buhrer Avenue: From West 14th Street to West 11th Street - until 9:30 a.m.
• West 11th Street: From Buhrer Avenue to Clark Avenue - until 9:30 a.m.
• Clark Avenue: From West 11th Street to West 14th Street - until 9:30 a.m.
• Kenilworth Avenue: From West 14th Street to West 11th Street - until 9:30 a.m.
• West 11th Street: From Kenilworth Avenue to Starkweather Avenue - until 9:45 a.m.
• Starkweather Avenue: From Scranton Road to Jefferson Avenue - until 9:45 a.m.
• Jefferson Avenue: From Starkweather Avenue to Professor Avenue - until 9:45 a.m.
• Professor Avenue: From Jefferson Avenue to Fairfield Avenue - until 9:45 a.m.
• Fairfield Avenue: From Professor Avenue to West 11th Street - until 9:45 a.m.
• Abbey Avenue: From West 11th Street to West 19th Street - until 10:00 a.m.
• Lorain Avenue/Carnegie Bridge: From West 20th Street to Ontario Avenue - until 10:30 a.m.
• Ontario Avenue: From Carnegie Avenue to Huron Road - until 10:30 a.m.
• West Huron Road: From Ontario Avenue to Superior Avenue - until 10:30 a.m.
• Detroit Avenue: From Superior Avenue to Lake Road - until 2:00 p.m.
• Edgewater Drive: From West Boulevard to West 115th Street - until 1:00 p.m.
• West 115th Street: From Edgewater Drive to Lake Avenue - until 1:00 p.m.
• Lake Avenue: From West 117th Street to West Shoreway Drive (Entrance) - until 1:30 p.m., and;
• Lake Avenue: From Detroit Avenue to West Boulevard - until 11:15 a.m.
• Clifton Boulevard: From Lake Avenue to Edgewater Drive - until 1:00 p.m.
• West Boulevard: From Clifton Boulevard to Edgewater Drive - until 1:00 p.m.

Starting at 2:00 a.m.:

• Shoreway: From East 55th Street to West Boulevard - until 3:00 p.m.

Rolling closures are approximate and based on the time the last runner passes through an intersection. Closures may be adjusted as necessary.

Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and 11:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Always check nearby poles, posts, and parking meters for signage outlining parking restrictions, as these may change based on traffic conditions. Vehicles found in violation of these restrictions will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Towed vehicles can be retrieved from the City of Cleveland's Impound Unit at 3040 Quigley Road.

The following streets will have no-parking restrictions in place:

• East 9th Street: Euclid Avenue to Bolivar Road
• East 4th Street: From Huron Road to Prospect Avenue
• East 2nd Street: From High Street to Prospect Avenue
• Prospect Avenue: From Ontario Street to East 9th Street
• Bolivar Road: From East 7th Street to Prospect Avenue
• Huron Road: From East 9th Street to Ontario Street
• Sumner Avenue: From East 9th Street to East 14th Street
• Erie Court: From East 9th Street to East 14th Street

Special Event Parking Zones
Downtown Special Events Zones will be in effect for the Cleveland Guardians games on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. On-street parking will be $8/hour in these zones and are only temporary in nature - as they will start two hours before the games and remain in effect through the conclusion of each game or until 10pm, whichever comes first.

These zones only include a limited number of streets and are significantly cheaper than event rates at any privately-owned parking lot/garage in the city. The updated rates will be reflected on ParkMobile, and users can pay in the app, online, or by phone via text/call. For those wishing to pay with cash, pay stations are also available throughout the area. Please look for nearby signage directing you to the closest pay station to where you parked.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead prior to arriving downtown for a better, easier parking experience. The Special Event Parking Map, along with additional street parking information, can be found on the City's website at clevelandohio.gov/streetparking.