GUARDIAN MILE VIII - Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Tentative Schedule

6:00 PM - Hope Memorial Bridge closed to car/bike traffic

6:55 PM - National Anthem at Start Line (near West Side Market) 

7:00 PM - Second Sole Ohio & GOH Run Youth Heat

7:00-8:30 PM - Finish Line Festival near Western Reserve Fire Museum.  Retail presence from Second Sole Ohio and Skechers at the Awards tent, treats for youth runners from Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream and Kona Ice, Georgio's Pizza, Cleveland Water, and more post-race snacks for all, video board to watch Community and Elite races, medal stand, photo booth, live results, and more! 

7:20 PM - Skechers Community Heat & GOH Run Community Team Challenge

7:40 PM - Tom C. Loepp Law Offices Competitive Masters Heat, and Nordonia Dental Stroller Division

8:00 PM - Elite Women’s Heat (introductions at Start Line before race, watch on the video board at the finish)

8:15 PM - Elite Men’s Heat (introductions at Start Line before race, watch on the video board at the finish)

8:25 PM - Elite Awards Ceremony and Ohio Track Legends Community / Elite Group Photo with Ohio Elites at Finish

(near Western Reserve Fire Museum on the bridge)

8:30-11:00 PM - Community post-race party at Market Garden Brewery and Brewpub

presented by GOH Run and Market Garden