This was such a great course and I loved that it was small. It felt great crossing the finish line and having my family run right up to me. The staff and volunteers were organized, and there were plenty of aid stations and porta-potties. The race started smoothly and the course was clearly marked. I loved this marathon!

Very well organized. You could register until the last minute, and they made special efforts to mail registration packets out to non-locals in advance. Great course along the towpath and beautiful fall scenery. Plenty of aid stations with Gatorade and water. They could have had a few more port-a-potties along the way, but otherwise, no complaints. Great finish area with lots of fun activities. Would definitely recommend this to others.

This is definitely a very nice, small full/half marathon for those looking to run a PR without too much "other" stuff. I particularly appreciated a timely/friendly response from the race organization when I contacted them a few times. I didn't encounter too much traffic, but I could see that some areas were congested. I can see that something will have to change in the future (i.e. course, putting a limit, etc.) with growing participation.

This race is clearly organized by veteran runners, and seemed to draw a slightly more experienced field of runners than many bigger races. Still plenty of first-timers. It was great! Pretty scenery, flat, good surface, enthusiastic but not goofy volunteers. Fun, folksy finish area. LOVED the fact that we went by the start at 15 miles rather than halfway. You looked forward to seeing family, then after that you're soon into the upper miles. Really enjoyed this marathon.

This was my first marathon and it was a great experience. The race course was beautiful, and the surface was very easy to run on. There were multiple spots where my family could get close to the trail and cheer for me and take pictures. Water stations were frequent and volunteers were friendly and always cheered for the runners. It would have been nice to have port-a-potties a little closer together, but everything else about the experience was awesome.

Great day. I have run the half and full now, and both have been great. A nice course. Beautiful scenery, and well organized!

I have only run one other marathon, many years ago. The Towpath was different because I really enjoyed my run more than the finish. It was more like a long trail run with friends than an organized marathon.

This marathon was very flat! The scenery is gorgeous, being at the start of fall when the leaves are changing colors! The only issue is that there are not enough spots for spectators to be cheering. I understand why, being on a trail, but when running 26.2 miles, the energy from the crowds really helps - especially after the halfway point. But overall, I would definitely run again because it's flat and beautiful!

This is the second year in a row that I ran this half marathon. I love the course and the awesome scenery along the way.

The start of the day was a bit crazy though! Not enough porta-potties, and the van where the runners leave their belongings should travel to the finish so that runners have their dry clothes or whatever they leave when they finish!!! It would be nice if they opened the building so we could stay warm too. Otherwise... great spectators and a pretty course. I will do it again.

I have known about this marathon for awhile but never had the opportunity to participate in it until this year. I really enjoyed it and hope to run again. It is a RUNNER'S marathon. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great time to be in Ohio. Thanks to the staff who put the race on. I almost don't want to say too much or the word on this race will be out.

But, it's a great race and the word should be out there.