2026 Towpath Half

The 2026 Towpath Half, scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, will take place at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio, United States. The event begins at 8:00 AM and concludes by 12:00 PM, offering a scenic half marathon and 5-mile race along the Towpath Trail and paved drives. On race day, Cleveland is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s Fahrenheit, creating ideal conditions for runners. Participants will traverse a mixed-terrain route that highlights the historic Ohio & Erie Canal and the Cuyahoga River, with a well-marked course and water stops along the way.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon
• →5 Mile race

What is the race day schedule?

• →7:00 AM — Half Marathon Walkers start
• →8:00 AM — Half Marathon start
• →8:10 AM — 5 Mile start

Are there awards for participants?

• →Awards are available at the finish line

What is the course like?

• →The course runs through the scenic sections of the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, interfacing with the historic Ohio & Erie Canal and the Cuyahoga River.
• →The route begins on the drive off East 49th Street, transitions to the Towpath Trail, crosses a pedestrian bridge over the canal, and includes a turnaround point just south of the Harvard Ave. trailhead.
• →Runners will cross two suspension bridges, turn around just short of Old Rockside Rd., and return north over the bridges.
• →The course finishes where the Lower Loop Trail meets the Towpath Trail below the Leonard Krieger Canalway Center.

Is there a course map available?

• →Google ↗ provides a detailed course map for reference.

Are there any special rules or guidelines for participants?

• →No race day registration or packet pickup — participants must arrive at least 20 minutes before their assigned start time.

What is included in the registration?

• →The description does not specify what is included in the registration, but participants can expect access to the race course, water stops, and awards at the finish line.