Canal Corridor 100 Mile Endurance Run
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Canal Corridor Endurance Run
The Canal Corridor Endurance Run is scheduled for October 10, 2026 in downtown Akron, Ohio. The event offers three distances: a 100 Mile endurance course plus two 50 mile options labeled the Front Half and Back Half.
- 100 Mile
- Front Half 50 Mile
- **Back Half 50 Mile
The start and finish are at Missing Falls Brewery in downtown Akron. The route follows the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail, a crushed limestone trail that is roughly 70% crushed limestone and 30% asphalt. The total elevation gain for the 100 mile course is about 1500 feet; the Front Half 50 Mile gains approximately 950 feet and the Back Half 50 Mile about 550 feet.
Aid and support are provided approximately every 4 to 6 miles with a mix of staffed full aid stations and unstaffed water and gel stations. Staffed stations will offer water, electrolyte drink and various food items, including hot foods at night. Some aid stations allow crew access and some locations are designated crew-accessible without an aid station. Drop bag locations include a halfway point at Mile 49.9 and Canal Fulton aid locations near Miles 73 and 77.
Cutoff limits are set by elapsed time: 32 hours for the 100 mile, 15 hours for the Front Half 50 Mile, and 20 hours for the Back Half 50 Mile. Pacing is permitted for the 100 mile after the first 50 miles; pacing is not allowed for the Front Half 50 Mile.
The event is USATF certificated and sanctioned for 2026 and serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Western States Endurance Run lottery. Registration capacity is 500 combined entrants with a waitlist process if capacity is reached. Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race and limited pickup on race day. Refund, distance switch, and other policies are published by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
