The Towpath Marathon
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Cleveland, OH
The Experience
The Towpath Marathon is a classic fall race that starts in Canal Basin Park on the east bank of The Flats in downtown Cleveland and continues along the Towpath Trail. The race includes a 10k, half marathon and a Boston qualifier certified marathon course. The Towpath Marathon is the last leg of the Towpath Trilogy!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time
7:45 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Canal Basin Park, Cleveland, OH, 44113
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.85 m
Separation
4.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH22001DH · Expires 2032 · Athens Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
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Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:11:56
10:04/mi
Winning Time
1:23:03
6:20/mi
Finishers (2025)
529
States Represented
21 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:57:29
MEDIAN
2:11:56
SLOWER 25%
2:39:05
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
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