The Towpath Trilogy

The Towpath Trilogy is Canalway’s annual running race series featuring three events on the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga County. The series features a variety of distances, from a 5k to a full marathon and includes races in April, June and October.

The Towpath Trilogy is Canalway’s largest annual fundraiser, and supports our ongoing efforts to promote and programming the Towpath Trail and connect people to place for the prosperity of all.

Register for the Towpath Trilogy online before April 13 on Run Sign-Up, or print out the mail-in form and send it to us with payment to register.

Mail to:
Canalway
PO Box 609420
Cleveland, OH 44109

After the Towpath Half on April 13, you can register for each race individually to complete the series.

If you have further questions about registration, please feel free to email julie@canalwaypartners.com

You will pick up your packet for each race individually, the week prior to each race.

Packet Pickup for the Towpath Half on April 13:

• Wednesday, April 9: from 4 to 6 PM, Fleet Feet Pepper Pike, 30679 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
• Thursday, April 10: 4 to 6 PM, Fleet Feet Westlake, 26149 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
• Saturday, April 12: 10 AM to 2 PM, Hermes office, 2425 West 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
• No race day/start line packet pickup available unless paid for at time of registration.

Packet Pickup for the Towpath Twilight on June 13:

• Wednesday, June 11: 4 to 6 PM at Fleet Feet Pepper Pike, 30679 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
• Thursday, June 12: 4 to 6 PM at Fleet Feet Westlake, 26149 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
• Friday, June 13: 4 to 6 PM at the Hermes office, 2425 West 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Packet Pickup Details for the Towpath Marathon on Oct. 4:

• Wednesday, October 1: 4 to 6 PM at Fleet Feet Pepper Pike, 30679 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
• Thursday, October 2: 4 to 6 PM at Fleet Feet Westlake, 26149 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
• Friday, October 3: 10 AM to 2 PM at the Hermes office, 2425 West 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
• No race day packet pickup available unless paid for at time of registration.

You can also pay $10 per race to have your packet mailed to you.

No. To earn the Trilogy sweatshirt at the end of the race series, you need to participate in each race, but you can register for each race individually as needed.

If do register for all three races prior to April 13, you will receive the best deal for all the races.

Yes, you can complete the entire race series on your own schedule if you prefer and earn the sweatshirt as long as you are officially registered in each race.

The Towpath Trilogy includes races from a 5K to a full marathon:

• The Towpath Half in April includes a half marathon and 5 mile race.
• The Towpath Twilight includes a 10K, 10 mile and 5K race.
• The Towpath Marathon in October includes a full marathon, a half marathon and a 10K.

Looking to run a 5K, 10K, marathon or half marathon in Cleveland? Choose the Towpath Trilogy!

No, the Towpath Trail can vary in size from 8 to 10 feet wide and with runners racing in both directions in separate race divisions, we do not allow dogs out of concerns for safety.

No, the Towpath Trail can vary in size from 8 to 10 feet wide and with runners racing in both directions in separate race divisions, we do not allow jogging strollers or racing wheelchairs out of concerns for safety.