Canal Path Classic is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Mohawk, NY, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
The first annual Canal Path Classic at Fort Herkimer Church, hosted by the Mohawk Youth and Family Center. A 5k run/walk and 10k run held entirely on the Erie Canalway Trail. Enjoy a flat, fast, scenic and traffic free course. Runners will head west towards Mohawk, the 5k turn around will be near the Putts Hill intersection with 5s. 10k runners will continue west through the MOVAC parking lot and under the bridge to Herkimer. 10k runners will continue for roughly 1 mile until the hit the pedestrian bridge that crosses over Fulmer creek. 10k runners will turn around and head back to the Fort Herkimer Church to the finish. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt as part of their entry fee. Additionally awards will be given out to the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5k and 10k. Top 3 male and female youth will be awarded in the 5k. Due to the generous contributions of our sponsors, we will now have age group awards in addition to those awards already mentioned. The top 3 male and female will be awarded in each of the following age groups; 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and over 60. To guarantee yourself a t-shirt please sign up prior to August 14th. Additionally there will be no day of registration, registration closes August 27. Bib pickup will be on race day at the German Flatts community center under the Gazebo beginning at 7 AM. Thank you and look forward to seeing you there!
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/29
High
75°
Low
55°
Conditions
Patchy fog then sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
0 to 6 mph
Host City
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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