TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk
TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Bolivar, OH, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Location
- 8806 Towpath Rd. NE, Bolivar, OH
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Canal Tavern 5k Run & Walk is a chip-timed race along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Fort Laurens, Bolivar and the Canal Lands Park trailhead in Zoar. After the race, there will be an Octoberfest-style party on the patio of the Canal Tavern of Zoar. Proceeds from this race will benefit the development and maintenance of the Towpath Trail at Canal Lands Park in Tuscarawas County.
Racer registrations made by September 18, 2026 will receive a guaranteed free t-shirt for the race. If registered after this date, t-shirts will be handed out the day of the race on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
Day of race sign-in and registration will be held near the Canal Lands Park trailhead and the Canal Tavern of Zoar. A shuttle will depart from the Canal Tavern at 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM to take people to Fort Laurens (starting line).
Timing by CHAMP Racing.
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
64°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Philadelphia, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bolivar, OH
City Elevation
898 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 8806 Towpath Rd. NE, Bolivar, OH
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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk
Oct 18, 2026