The Towpath Marathon
Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 7:30am - 2:00pm
Oct
03
Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 7:30am - 2:00pm
Register for the race online, or by mailing the race form.
Mail to:
Canalway
PO Box 609420
Cleveland, OH 44109
If you have further questions or concerns on registration, please feel free to email mckenzie@canalwaypartners.com.
The cost of The Towpath Marathon increases as the race gets closer. The Towpath Marathon prices also depend on race length you choose to run.
Full Marathon Length:
Jan. 4 – Feb. 7: $80
Feb. 8 - July 30: $85
July 31 - Sept. 5 - $90
Sept. 6 - Sept. 30: $105
October 1 - October 3: $110
Half Marathon Length:
Jan. 4 – Feb. 7: $70
Feb. 8 - July 30: $75
July 31 - Sept. 5 - $80
Sept. 6 - Sept. 30: $95
October 1 - October 3: $100
10K Length:
Jan. 4 – Feb. 7: $50
Feb. 8 - July 30: $55
July 31 - Sept. 5 - $60
Sept. 6 - Sept. 30: $65
October 1 - October 3: $70
You can pay an additional fee to have your t-shirt and race packet mailed to you if you register before September 14.
All participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt.
Full and half marathoners receive finishers medals.
You can register for The Towpath Marathon until noon on Oct. 2.
To have your packet mailed to you, you must register by September 14. If you register via the mail, your form must be received by September 20.
There will be no race day registration.
We welcome walkers and encourage them to take advantage of our early start time for the full and half to ensure that they finish within the allotted time. This is 1 hour before the official start time. We do not offer a walker’s division for the 10K and find that runners tend to do a walk/run combo if they desire.
Be careful as it will be dark walking to the start line and we recommend bringing water as the first water stop will not be set up yet. If choosing the early start option, please be familiar with the course map prior to starting the race.
You can view the water stops and restrooms for the marathon, half marathon and 10K on the course map.
There are water stops with water, gatorade and port-a-potties/restrooms near:
When you sign up virtually, you run the race on your own time and at your own preferred location and submit results online. Learn how to submit results on Run Signup here.
You will still need to pick up your packet at the available times or pay to have your packet mailed to you.
Virtual runners are not eligible to win awards.
Yes, someone can pickup your packet on your behalf as long as they know your full name and which distance you are running.
The Towpath Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Packet Pickup Dates & Times
No race day Packet Pickup unless paid for at time of registration. A friend or family member can pickup your packet on your behalf.
Top Three Overall Male & Female
Top Three Male & Female in Age Division (Subject to Change)
Age Divisions for The Towpath Marathon are: 19 and under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 and over.
Early start registrants are not eligible for awards.
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. Awards must be picked up at the finish line.
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. You do have the option to switch your registration to the virtual race option.
If you are interested in transferring your registration to another runner, you can find information on how on do that here. Email roadracing@hermescleveland.com with questions. There is a $10 transfer fee.
You may transfer your entry to another person for a fee of $10.00.
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.
For assistance, email roadracing@hermescleveland.com. There will be NO transfers on race day!
Results will be posted on our website in real time as runners are finishing.
All courses are on paved surface, though the surface in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is crushed limestone. Only the marathon course goes into the national park.
The first 3 and last 3 miles of the races are hilly, including one very steep incline at the start of the race. The remainder of the course is relatively flat.
Yes. Please be mindful of other runners while wearing them.
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.
The 2026 Towpath Marathon course is certified by the USATF as a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Yes, miles are marked for each of the courses.
The course will be supported with aid stations for 6 1/2 hours, from 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM. We cannot guarantee road closures or staffed aid stations past this time. This means that runners finishing the race in over 6 1/2 hours (or running slower than 13-minute mile) will not have support for the time over 6 1/2 hours (or past 2:00 PM). If you are concerned that you may not finish within 6 1/2 hours, you may want to consider an early start.
There is NO bag drop.