Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

📅 Event Overview

• 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

🗺️ Course Information

• Location: The start/finish area will be Lock 44 (DO NOT USE FOR PARKING).
• BQ Certified: This is a BQ certified course! 2026 times can be used for 2027.
• Certification Number: The course certification number is MD22006NP.
• 2027 BQ Standards: Click here for details.

🏃‍♂️ Marathon Details

• Start Time: 7:30 a.m. on September 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: 3:00 p.m. (total time allows for a pace of 17 minutes and 11 seconds per mile).
• Course Description: Runners will start near Lock 44, travel southeast for 6.56 miles to Lock 43, then return to Lock 44, completing the loop twice.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 40 feet for the entire distance.
• Aid Stations: Located 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.
• Supplies: Aid Stations stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.
• Gear Check: Tarp available at the start/finish line to leave gu's, bottles, or other race day needs.
• Course Map: View here.

🏅 Half Marathon Details

• Start Time: 8:00 a.m. on September 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Course Description: Runners will start near Lock 44, travel southeast for 6.56 miles to about Lock 43, then return to Lock 44, completing this out-and-back loop once.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 20 feet for the entire distance.
• Aid Stations: Located at miles 2, 4, 6.56, 9.12, 11.12 and finish line.
• Supplies: Aid Stations stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.
• Course Map: View here.

🏃‍♀️ 10K Details

• Start Time: 8:15 a.m. on September 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: 11:15 a.m.
• Course Description: Runners will start near Lock 44, run 3.1 miles on the towpath towards Washington D.C., turn around and run 3.1 miles back to Lock 44.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 10 feet for the entire distance.
• Aid Stations: Located at miles 2, 4, and the finish line.
• Supplies: Aid Stations stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.
• Course Map: View here.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page: Lock 2 Lock Marathon Registration.