Pigskin Classic

Name: Pigskin Classic
Start: 2025-11-29
End: 2025-11-29
Location: Cleveland

NOV

2025

Celebrate the 20th Pigskin Classic 5K with a fast downtown Cleveland course and a spirited OSU versus Michigan team rivalry. Finish strong and join the post race party at Dive Bar to catch the game and awards.

Sat 29 Nov 2025

Cleveland, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Pigskin Classic 5K

The Pigskin Classic 5K takes place on November 29, 2025 in Cleveland, OH 44113 US. The event marks the 20th anniversary and is described as a fast 5K race through downtown Cleveland. Registration for the 5K is listed at $30, with the price increasing after November 27, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. A course map is provided for the route.

Race format and additional features

The event includes a team competition between Ohio State University (OSU) runners and Michigan runners; the team with the fastest average time wins. Published 2024 averages show OSU 31:21 and Michigan 33:48. There is a post-race party at Dive Bar where attendees can watch the OSU vs Michigan game. The program also lists a Longest Throw contest, awards, and timing using bibs and timing tags. Results and archived race results are available after the event. Sponsors and local partners are listed for the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run