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 Half Marathon
The half marathon follows the Towpath Trail out from West Street beside Canal Basin Park in the Flats, along the Cuyahoga River Valley, and returns to the same finish. The course is paved and stays within the Cleveland Metroparks section of the trail, short of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The first and last three miles are hilly, with one steep climb near the start, and the stretch between is relatively flat. It runs on the Saturday of race weekend.
The 2026 Towpath Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.
What is the time limit for the Towpath Half Marathon?
The time limit for the Towpath Half Marathon is 6.25 hours.
What will the weather be like for the 2026 Towpath Half Marathon?
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 half marathon race plan.
What is the weather usually like for the Towpath Half Marathon?
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 5 of those years.
What was the hottest Towpath Half Marathon?
Of the 28 years on record, 2007 was the warmest, reaching 74°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 39°F.
What was the windiest Towpath Half Marathon?
Of the 28 years on record, 2021 was the windiest, with wind averaging 18 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2003, at 3 mph.
Towpath Half Marathon weather history
Based on 28 years of data
Avg Temp
56°F
L:55° H:57°
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Rain Freq
18%
5 of 28 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew47°F
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
