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
• Details: All three races take place on the C&O Canal towpath. The start/finish area will be Lock 44 (DO NOT USE FOR PARKING).

📋 Course Certification

• BQ Certification: This is a BQ certified course! 2026 times can be used for 2027.
• Course Number: The course certification number is MD22006NP.
• Boston Qualifying Standards: 2027 BQ Standards

🏅 Marathon Details

• Start Time: The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on September 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: Cutoff time is 3:00 p.m. (allows for a pace of 17 minutes and 11 seconds per mile).
• Course Overview: Runners will start near Lock 44 and travel in a generally southeasterly direction for 6.56 miles to Lock 43, turn around, and return to Lock 44.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 40 feet for the entire distance. Aid stations will be at various miles with refreshments.

Course Map

🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon Details

• Start Time: The race will start at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: Cutoff time is 1:00 p.m. Runners will complete an out-and-back loop one time.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 20 feet for the entire distance. Aid stations will be stocked with refreshments.
• Aid Stations: Aid stations will be at various miles providing water and Gatorade Endurance, among other snacks.

Course Map

🔟 10K Details

• Start Time: The race will start at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026.
• Cutoff Time: Cutoff time is 11:15 a.m. Runners will run an out-and-back loop of 3.1 miles.
• Elevation: Course elevation is no more than 10 feet for the entire distance. Aid stations will provide refreshments.
• Aid Stations: Aid stations will be at miles 2, 4, and the finish line, stocked with necessary refreshments.

Course Map

🌐 More Information

• Race Registration: For more details and to register, visit the official race page at Lock 2 Lock Marathon.