Mild 54°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 64°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 15mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The 10K starts on West Street beside Canal Basin Park in the Flats and uses the first miles of the Towpath Trail south of downtown Cleveland before returning to the start-finish line. The course is paved, and the opening and closing miles are hilly, including one steep climb near the start. It is the shortest of the three distances in the race weekend and runs on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 3

7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Towpath 10K?

The 2026 Towpath 10K will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Towpath 10K?

The time limit for the Towpath 10K is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Towpath 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 54°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 28 years of data

Avg Temp

56°F

L:55° H:57°

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Rain Freq

11%

3 of 28 yrs

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Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	54°/58°	-	47°
2025 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/64°	-	55°
2024 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	61°/61°	-	48°
2023 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2023	47°/50°	-	40°
2022 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	49°/49°	-	37°
2021 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	63°/64°	-	57°
2020 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	59°/59°	-	48°
2019 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	44°/48°	-	31°
2018 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2018	65°/65°	-	63°
2017 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2017	66°/66°	-	56°
2016 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	54°/55°	-	43°
2015 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	53°/57°	-	41°
2014 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	41°/46°	-	35°
2013 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	42°/43°	-	33°
2012 Towpath 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2012	45°/45°	Light	42°
2011 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	58°/61°	-	52°
2010 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	57°/60°	-	50°
2009 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	45°/45°	-	30°
2008 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	59°/61°	-	45°
2007 Towpath 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2007	73°/74°	-	65°
2006 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2006	51°/53°	-	45°
2005 Towpath 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 2005	50°/51°	-	47°
2004 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	51°/54°	-	44°
2003 Towpath 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2003	56°/61°	-	54°
2002 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2002	56°/57°	Light	53°
2001 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2001	63°/66°	Light	58°
2000 Towpath 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2000	63°/63°	-	51°
1999 Towpath 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 1999	56°/56°	-	51°