Towpath Marathon

Cleveland, OH, USA · October 03, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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54°at start
68° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, warming up later

Runners will face temperatures starting at 54°F and rising to 66°F by the finish. With wind from the SSW at 8 mph and humidity at 78%, hydration will be crucial, particularly as the temperature climbs. Pacing should be conservative early on to adapt to the warming conditions.

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Race Info

The Towpath Marathon is an annual fall race in Cleveland, Ohio, organized by the nonprofit Canalway Partners since 1999. Its USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course starts at Canal Basin Park and follows the Towpath Trail along the Cuyahoga River Valley, with the full marathon extending into Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The marathon, half marathon, and 10K run as out-and-back routes sharing a common start and finish area. Proceeds support trail development and preservation of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Towpath Marathon?

The 2026 Towpath Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.

Is the Towpath Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Towpath Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Towpath Marathon?

The time limit for the Towpath Marathon is 6.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Towpath Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 53°F with a 10% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:55° H:64°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
19%
5 of 27 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew49°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
clear-day
61°/80°-
8
2024
clear-day
61°/68°-
8
2023
partly-cloudy-day
47°/57°-
7
2022
cloudy
49°/52°-
7
2021
clear-day
63°/73°-
7
2020
cloudy
59°/64°-
8
2019
clear-day
44°/65°-
7
2018
cloudy
65°/66°-
8
2017
cloudy
66°/69°-
8
2016
partly-cloudy-day
54°/59°-
8
2015
clear-day
53°/73°-
8
2014
clear-day
41°/62°-
8
2013
partly-cloudy-night
42°/48°-
8
2012
rain
43°/46°Light
6
2011
clear-day
58°/73°-
8
2010
clear-day
57°/68°-
8
2009
cloudy
45°/48°-
8
2008
clear-day
59°/75°-
8
2007
partly-cloudy-day
73°/77°-
8
2006
clear-day
51°/64°-
9
2005
cloudy
50°/54°-
8
2004
partly-cloudy-day
51°/59°-
8
2003
clear-day
56°/72°-
8
2002
cloudy
56°/57°Light
6
2001
rain
63°/66°Light
5
2000
cloudy
60°/63°Light
7
1999
cloudy
54°/56°Light
8