Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler
Race Date
Apr 12, 2026
Location
Cleveland, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 13.1 Miles, 5 Miles, Towpath Half - Half Marathon - Virtual, Towpath Half - 5 Miler - Virtual
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 5,841
The Experience
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cleveland, OH, 44125
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7715 years running
~598 finishers a year
shrinking
26% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:15:44
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,841 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
5,841
Median time
2:03:04
Latest turnout
250
States
32
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler?
The Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler is held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler take place?
It takes place in Cleveland, Ohio.
What distances does the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 13.1 Miles, 5 Miles, Towpath Half - Half Marathon - Virtual, Towpath Half - 5 Miler - Virtual.
Is the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler course flat and good for a PR?
The Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler?
HalfRuns has finish records for 5,841 runners who have completed the Towpath Half - Half Marathon and 5 Miler.
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