Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
When is Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Williamsport, MD.
What distances does Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k offer?
Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k offers 3 events: 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10k 40 spots left | 6.2 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $70.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $90.00 | Register |
How much does Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k cost?
Registration for Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k held?
Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k is held in Williamsport, MD at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath.
About Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
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.
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 race will start at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2026. Cutoff time is 11:15 a.m. 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. Course elevation is 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.
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+
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!
DISTINGUISHED PARTICIPANT 2026
Back for the 2026 running season! Runners who participate in 5 out of the 7 2Lowe Run Co events will earn Distinguished Participant status and earn a special award! Participants may take on at least ONE race from each of the events
Tiki Trot events (5k, beer mile or Tiki-tizer mile)
The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge (either 1 mile or 4.167 mile backyard)
44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial 5 mile
Lock 2 Lock (Choose between 26.2, 13.1, 6.2)
The Final Countdown - Tribute
Buzz Sawyer (Choose between 26.2, 13.1, 6.2)
Fire on the Mountain (25K or 50K)
2026 Race weekend timeline of events
Thursday, Sept 10
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Packet pick-up @Elite Performance Institute (19719 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown MD 21742).
Friday, Sept. 11
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.— Packet pick-up @Cushwa Brewing Company (10210 Governor Lane Boulevard Suite# 2010, Williamsport, MD 21795).
Saturday, Sept. 12
6:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Packet pick-up at Lock 44. You will need to park either at Cushwa Basin or Williamsport Park and then walk about .25 miles to the lockhouse.
7:30 a.m. — Marathon start
8:00 a.m. — Half Marathon start
8:15 a.m. — 10K start
11:15 a.m. - Cutoff time for 10K
1:00 p.m. - Cutoff time for Half Marathon
3:00 p.m. — Cutoff time for Marathon
SWAG
Runners will receive:
-Race t-shirt
-Custom race bib
-Custom finisher awards
-Custom podium award for the winners
-Fun family experience
-Post-race refreshments
-Quality event put on by 2Lowe Run Co
-Professionally timed event, timed by Racine Multisports
Previous Results
Results from 2022 race can be found at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=91986
Results from 2023 race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/140259#resultSetId-402844;perpage:100
Results from 2024 race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/140259#resultSetId-484714;perpage:100
Results from 2025 race can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/140259#resultSetId-577498;perpage:100
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.