Cleveland Marathon 5K: Jannielli rules the W35-39 field

• Hayley Jannielli took the W35-39 title in 32:04 (10:19/mi), a clear 3:29 ahead of the field.
• Margaret Hodgkiss-Lilly secured 2nd in 35:33 (11:27/mi), rounding out a two-woman group on a humid, breezy Cleveland morning.

In a small but spirited W35-39 matchup, Hayley Jannielli of Cleveland made her presence felt from the start, crossing the line in 32:04 at a 10:19/mi clip. With 67°F temperatures, 83% humidity, and a 15 mph wind rolling through Cleveland, conditions weren't exactly a gift — making every second earned out there count.

Margaret Hodgkiss-Lilly of Cleveland Heights gave chase and finished in 35:33, running 11:27/mi — a pace nearly a full minute-per-mile slower than Jannielli's. The 3:29 gap between them tells the story of a race where the top spot was never seriously in doubt. Hodgkiss-Lilly still gets credit for pushing through the same tough conditions to claim 2nd in the age group.

Two finishers, two local athletes, and a decisive result — Jannielli takes the W35-39 crown at the 2026 Cleveland Marathon 5K.