The Towpath Marathon

OCT

3

2026

Experience a classic autumn race starting in downtown Cleveland at Canal Basin Park. This event features a Boston qualifier marathon, a half marathon, and a 10K along the scenic Towpath Trail.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Cleveland, Ohio

Registration

26 miles 13 miles 6 miles

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Event Overview

The Towpath Marathon is a running event held in Cleveland, Ohio, specifically starting at Canal Basin Park on the east bank of The Flats in the downtown area. This traditional autumn race utilizes the Towpath Trail for its course.

The event serves as the final installment of the Towpath Trilogy race series. It offers participants several distance options, including a full marathon that is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. In addition to the physical races in Cleveland, virtual participation options are available for all distances.

Participants can choose from the following course lengths:

Marathon: A 26.2 mile course with an early start option.
Half Marathon: A 13.1 mile course.
10K: A 6.2 mile course.

Registration for the event opens in December and continues through early February. The full marathon reaches into the Towpath Trail, providing a route through local parkland and riverside areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Full Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

6 mi

10k