Canal Tavern 5k

5/5
(4)
This run is a 5k trail run where you park in the finish area and take a free shuttle bus to the starting line. The host gives you a great award ceremony with free food and a beer ticket too! There are also raffles and free giveaways! Great event!
Date:  2022-10-16
Distance:  5k
City:  Bolivar
Registration Cost:  $30
State:  Ohio
Hosted By:  runsignup.com
Pros
  • Good communication
  • Easy directions
  • Organized packet pick up
  • Chip finish
  • Fast, downhill point to point
  • Well marked Towpath trail
  • Proceeds support the Towpath
  • Ample, free parking
  • Free shuttle bus
  • Nice SS tees
  • OA / AG awards
  • Raffle prizes
  • Nice after party
  • Hot German lunch and adult beverages
Cons
  • Gun start

Reviews (4)

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Perfect fall afternoon to grab some friends and run a fast, downhill 5K to support the Towpath! Nice SS tees. Great after party w/ delicious German hot lunch, & adult beverages. OA / AG awards & raffle prizes. Absolutely love this race! Continue Reading...
10/18/2026
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One of my favorite 5k’s! Not just because it is close to home, but beautiful fall colors along the river on the towpath, and they provide beer and brats after the race! Fast and flat. Medals only for awards but I would certainly recommend this one!
10/27/2024
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Point to point race along the Towpath starting at historic Fort Laurens. Fast, gradual downhill course with a short, steep hill at the finish. SS tees, lunch l, and beer for all runners. Overall and age group awards plus raffle prizes. Continue Reading...
10/20/2024
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This run is a very fun experience and is now an annual event with my husband and his cousins and uncle where we always have a good run on the trails and love the awesome food and door prizes during the award ceremony! Awesome!
12/31/2022
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