Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register?

Register for the race online at Run Signup or feel free to print out the mail-in form and send it to us with payment by the deadline date.

Mail to:
Canalway
PO Box 609420
Cleveland, OH 44109

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

When should I arrive?

Runners should be on site and ready to run 20 minutes before the race start time that was assigned during your registration. Please leave plenty of time to find parking and walk to the start line.

What is the surface of Towpath Trail?

The surface of the Towpath Trail in the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation is asphalt.

Can I walk the course?

You can walk the course of your race. Walkers are able to start 1 hour earlier than the official start time to ensure they finish before the race starts.

What are the age groups for awards and who is eligible?

Top Three Overall Male & Female Open

Top Three Male & Female in Age Division (19 and under, 20-24, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over) for both the Towpath Half Marathon & 5-Miler.

What is the award?

All winners receive a photo award commemorating the race.

Fleet Feet awards a $50, $40, $30 gift certificate to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall male & female finishers and a $20 certificate for age division winners for both the Towpath Half Marathon & 5-Miler.

You may also choose to have your award mailed to you for $7. (Get Form).

Are refunds available for the race?

No, all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.

If the in-person events are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all participants will be automatically converted to the virtual event. This race will not be postponed to a future date.

Can I transfer my registration to another person?

You may transfer your entry to another person for a fee of $10.00. This can be done at any of the packet pickups prior to race day. There will be NO transfers on race day!

To complete a Transfer, go to your profile on Run Signup and chose either the refund transfer or gift transfer option. Enter in the Transferee’s name and email to send them the transferring registration. Once the transferee completes the registration, the original registrant is removed from the race.

More information on race transfers on Run Signup.

What do runners get?

All runners will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt.

Half marathoners receive finishers medals.

Where and when will the results be posted?

Results will be posted here.

Are headphones permitted?

Yes. Please be mindful of other runners while wearing them, though!

How much is race registration?

The cost of the Towpath Half increases as the race gets closer. Towpath Half prices also depend on race length you choose to run.

Half-Marathon Length:
Jan. 5 – March 10, 2023: $65
March 11 – April 13, 2023: $75
April 14 – April 15, 2023: $95

5-Mile Length:
Jan. 5 – March 10, 2023: $35
March 11 – April 13, 2023: $40
April 14 – April 9, 2023: $55

You can pay an additional fee to have your t-shirt and race packet mailed to you if you register before March 31.

When do I need to register?

You can register for the Towpath Half until noon on April 15.

To have your packet mailed to you, you must register by March 31, 2023. If you register via the mail, your form must be received by April 10, 2023.

There will be no race day registration.

Can I run with my dog?

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.

Can I run with a baby stroller or racing wheelchair?

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.

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