Towpath Marathon
Valley View, OH
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Road (Paved), Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
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. Along the course you’ll see Camp … MORE
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| L (°F) | 59 | 55 | 66 | 49 | 67 |
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Small local race through steel mill
This was a small, pleasant race that started near downtown Cleveland and headed toward the Towpath Trail. I was surprised by a few of the bridge inclines and declines along … MORE
This was a small, pleasant race that started near downtown Cleveland and headed toward the Towpath Trail. I was surprised by a few of the bridge inclines and declines along the route, but overall it was a comfortable run with a manageable crowd. There were plenty of snacks and water at the finish, plus free shirts from previous years.
Fun race with great scenery
It was a fun race with great scenery. The race had great views of the flats and downtown Cleveland. It also had great views of the steel factory (Cleveland Cliffs). … MORE
It was a fun race with great scenery. The race had great views of the flats and downtown Cleveland. It also had great views of the steel factory (Cleveland Cliffs). I participated and finished the half marathon it was fun and the weather was perfect.
Nice small fall race
- great volunteers and aid stations - followed strict covid-19 protocol - mostly flat, except for 2 bridges (~7% grade) - ran large loop 2x, and a smaller loop 3x MORE
– great volunteers and aid stations
– followed strict covid-19 protocol
– mostly flat, except for 2 bridges (~7% grade)
– ran large loop 2x, and a smaller loop 3x
-great fall colors
Great fall race
Running 95% in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a flat, fast course during peak fall color season. Smaller size race with little fan support. MORE
Running 95% in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a flat, fast course during peak fall color season. Smaller size race with little fan support.
Beautiful race
This was my first marathon. I picked it because this was a smaller race (thus less jumping around people, etc at the start) and because it is a combination of … MORE
This was my first marathon. I picked it because this was a smaller race (thus less jumping around people, etc at the start) and because it is a combination of crushed gravel and paved surfaces. Once you are past the first few miles people spread out and you do not have to dodge around anyone. Pretty flat with some small changes in elevation (inclines) but no major hills. The scenery in the fall is gorgeous! My only criticisms would be lack of food for full marathoners (first real food station was at mile 20/22!) and the fact that you have to run past the finish, to complete the last leg and head back to the finish. So hard to see the finish RIGHT THERE and run by it! There is not a ton of crowd support until the end, but it’s a beautiful race and I will do it again (I’ll just bring more of my own food)!