Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, 4524 E 49th St., 44125
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a half marathon or 5 miler on Cleveland's Towpath Trail, supporting local conservation efforts through Canalway.
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for
- Beginner Friendly
Beginner FriendlyGreat for: beginners, cause-driven runners
Join the Towpath Half Marathon and 5 Miler in Cleveland, OH, on April 12, 2026. This event offers a chance to run along the Towpath Trail, known for its rolling terrain, and is a welcoming experience for all runners. It's the first race in the annual Towpath Trilogy series, and your participation directly supports Canalway's vital projects, including the Towpath Trail and Canal Basin Park. A wonderful opportunity to stay active, connect with the running community, and contribute to local conservation efforts.
What to expect
- Experience a beginner-friendly race on the Towpath Trail.
- Choose between a half marathon or 5-mile course on rolling terrain.
- Enjoy mild April weather while supporting Canalway's community projects.
Standout details
- First race in the Towpath Trilogy series
- Benefits Canalway's local projects
- Beginner-friendly experience
- Half marathon and 5-miler options
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Distances & registration
5 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:10 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
+ 2 more optionsHide
Towpath Half - Half Marathon - Virtual
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Towpath Half - 5 Miler - Virtual
Sun, Apr 12, 8:10 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortlonger distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 for the Towpath Half featuring a half marathon & 5 miler on the Towpath Trail in the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cleveland.
April is a great time to stay active, challenge yourself, and reconnect with the running community and our local trail system.
This is the first race in the 2026 Towpath Trilogy race series, our annual three-race series on different sections of the Towpath Trail in Cleveland that starts in April and ends in October.
Virtual races are also available for those who can’t join us on the day of the race.
The Towpath Half and all Towpath Trilogy races benefit Canalway. Your participation directly supports the programming of the Towpath Trail, the development of Canal Basin Park, and dozens of other projects within the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, projects that make our community stronger and more vibrant.
Register today to run the half marathon course or 5 mile course at the Towpath Half Marathon on April 12!
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