Comfortable temps, warming through the race, moderate wind
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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About the Towpath 10K
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.
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.
What is the weather usually like for the Towpath 10K?
Over the 28 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1999 to 2026), it averaged 55°F at the start and 57°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2001, 2002 and 2012).
What was the hottest Towpath 10K?
Of the 28 years on record, 2007 was the warmest, reaching 74°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 41°F.
What was the windiest Towpath 10K?
Of the 28 years on record, 2002 was the windiest, with wind averaging 19 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2007, at 4 mph.
Towpath 10K weather history
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
Wind10mph
Dew47°F
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
