The Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon, in Grand Rapids, Ohio, offers a 10K and half marathon along the Maumee River. Registrants get a surprise item and a shirt (or no-shirt, where the proceeds go to charity). There is a max of 175 participants.
Starting at Providence Metropark near the dam in Grand Rapids, OH, both courses lead runners on the historic canal towpath, with crushed gravel, dirt paths, and shaded stretches.Walkers are welcome on the 10K, and the half marathon must be done in three hours. As part of the Toledo Roadrunners Club Trail Race Series in collaboration with Metroparks Toledo, this race is an excellent introduction to trail running—flat, open, and with stable footing.
Awards go to male and female overall, masters (age 40-49), and grand masters (age 50 and above) winners. There are no age group awards.
Forested, small town, charity race, trail, well organized, personal bests, beginner friendly, walker friendly