Towpath Half – Half Marathon and 5 Miler – Cleveland, OH 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
Cleveland, OH
Venue
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $95.00
Events
Towpath Half - Half Marathon, Towpath Half - Half Marathon - Early Start, Towpath Half - 5 Miler, Towpath Half - Half Marathon - Virtual, Towpath Half - 5 Miler - Virtual
Includes
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The Towpath Half takes place at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cleveland, Ohio on April 12, 2026, offering both a half marathon and a 5-mile option for runners. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $40 to $95 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This event provides endurance athletes with a straightforward choice between distances, making it accessible for both half marathon trainers and those targeting shorter race distances. The canal-side venue offers a dedicated running environment along the historic towpath corridor.

From the Race 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Towpath Half – Half Marathon and 5 Miler – Cleveland, OH 2026?

Towpath Half – Half Marathon and 5 Miler – Cleveland, OH 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in Cleveland, Ohio.

Where is Towpath Half – Half Marathon and 5 Miler – Cleveland, OH 2026 held?

Towpath Half – Half Marathon and 5 Miler – Cleveland, OH 2026 is held at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cleveland, Ohio.

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