Williamsport, MD | Saturday, September 12, 2026Registration Open
What: 5th Annual Lock 2 Lock Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Where: Entirely along the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, Maryland All three races take place on the C&O Canal towpath. The start/finish area will be Lock 44 (DO NOT USE FOR PARKING). This is a BQ certified course! 2026 times can be used for 2027. The course certification number is MD22006NP. 2027 BQ Standards Marathon – race details https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732 Course Map The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on September 12, 2026. Cutoff time is 3:00 p.m. (allowing for a pace of 17 minutes and 11 seconds per mile. Runners will start near Lock 44 and travel in a generally southeasterly direction for 6.56 miles to Lock 43 (exact point to be specified, marked and staffed by event volunteers), then turn around and travel back to Lock 44. Course elevation is no more than 40 feet for the entire distance. Runners will complete this out-and-back loop twice. Aid stations will be at miles 2, 4, 6.56, 9.12, 11.12, 13.12, 15.12, 17.12, 19.68, 22.24, 24.24 and finish line. AS will be stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks. There will also be a tarp at the start/finish line where you can leave gu's, bottles, or other race day needs. Half Marathon details https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732 Course Map The race will start at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026. Cutoff time is 1:00 p.m. Runners will start near Lock 44 and travel in a generally southeasterly direction for 6.56 miles to about Lock 43, then turn around and run back to Lock 44. They will complete this out-and-back loop one time. Course elevation is no more than 20 feet for the entire distance.Aid stations will be at miles 2, 4, 6.56, 9.12, 11.12, and finish line. AS will be stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks. 10K details https://www.strava.com/routes/3038508438366518588 Course Map The
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Elite Performance Institute
Our 2026 race is Presented by Elite Performance Institute (EPI) located in Hagerstown, MD! Head over to mdeliteperformance.com for more information about the different services they provide! EPI wants to help you meet your race day goals. Reach out to them today!
AWARDS
Awards will be earned: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall Top Masters Male and Overall Top Masters Female NEW FOR 2025: AGE GROUP AWARDS (Marathon and Half Marathon ONLY) Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Participant Giveaway
26.2 Miles: T-Shirt
13.1 Miles: T-Shirt
6.2 Miles: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
26.2 Miles
$80.00
Jan 1
Feb 4
$90.00
Feb 5
May 4
$100.00
May 5
Aug 4
$110.00
Aug 5
Sep 12
13.1 Miles
$60.00
Jan 1
Feb 4
$70.00
Feb 5
May 4
$80.00
May 5
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
43
1:06:40
39:21
2024
36
1:14:00
45:47
2023
30
1:10:16
39:19
Marathon
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
122
4:37:05
2:42:46
2024
128
4:10:36
2:45:31
2023
Interested in this race?
Aug 4
$90.00
Aug 5
Sep 12
6.2 Miles
$45.00
Jan 1
Feb 4
$55.00
Feb 5
May 4
$60.00
May 5
Aug 4
$70.00
Aug 5
Sep 12
Parking
All participants will be required to park either in the Cushwa Basin parking lot or in the Williamsport Park parking lot. Parking at Lock 44 is very limited. Please use parking at either Cushwa Basin or Williamsport Park.