Canal Tavern 5k Review

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Lisa Keane

Canal Tavern 5k

Summary

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!

Posted Oct 18, 2026

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

Good communication, easy directions, and organized packet pick up.
Gun start / chip finish on well marked point to point 5K on the Towpath to SUPPORT the Towpath!
Ample, free parking. Park at the finish line / packet pick up and then ride a free shuttle bus to the start line at historic Fort Laurens.
The start line is approximately .25 mile from the trailhead allowing the crowd to thin out and avoid a bottleneck.
Fast, gradual downhill course on crushed limestone with a short, steep hill to finish.
SS tees for all athletes.
Top 3 OA / AG awards in 5 year increments.
Raffle prizes!
Nice after party with hot lunch brats, potatoes, sauerkraut, and beer for all runners.
Love this race! 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️