Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

🏃‍♀️ Race 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

🗺️ Start/Finish Area

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

📈 Certification

This is a BQ certified course! 2026 times can be used for 2027.

The course certification number is MD22006NP.

2027 BQ Standards

🏅 Marathon Details

Course Map

• Start Time: 7:30 a.m. on September 12, 2026
• Cutoff Time: 3:00 p.m. (allowing for a pace of 17 minutes and 11 seconds per mile)
• Distance: Out-and-back loop of 13.1 miles, completing two laps
• Elevation: No more than 40 feet for the entire distance

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

Course Map

• Start Time: 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026
• Cutoff Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Distance: Out-and-back loop of 6.56 miles
• Elevation: 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

Course Map

• Start Time: 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026
• Cutoff Time: 11:15 a.m.
• Distance: Out-and-back of 3.1 miles
• Elevation: No more than 10 feet for the entire distance

Aid stations will be at miles 2, 4, and the finish line. AS will be stocked with water, Gatorade Endurance, pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the Lock 2 Lock Marathon website.