The Towpath Marathon
The Towpath Marathon is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with entry fees from $55 to $85.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- Canal Basin Park, Cleveland, OH
- Price
- $55–$85
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Towpath Marathon is a classic fall race that starts in Canal Basin Park on the east bank of The Flats in downtown Cleveland and continues along the Towpath Trail. The race includes a 10k, half marathon and a Boston qualifier certified marathon course. The Towpath Marathon is the last leg of the Towpath Trilogy!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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The Towpath Marathon
Oct 3, 2026