Marathon  race details  click here for course map (Strava link)
The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on September 9, 2023. 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 3.1, 6.56, 9.67, 13.1, 16.2, 19.68, 23.1 and the finish line.

Half Marathon details  click here for course map (Strava link)
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2023. Cutoff time is 3:00 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 3.1, 6.56, 9.67 and the finish line.

10K details
The race will start at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2023. Cutoff time is 3:00 p.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 3.1 and the finish line. Results from 2022 race can be found at <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=91986" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=91986</a>
Results from 2023 race can be found at <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/140259#resultSetId-402844;perpage:100" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/140259#resultSetId-402844;perpage:100</a>
 
Our 2024 race is Presented by Elite Performance Institute (EPI) located in Hagerstown, MD! Head over to <a href="https://www.mdeliteperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mdeliteperformance.com</a> for more information about the different services they provide! EPI wants to help you meet your race day goals. Reach out to them today! 
 
Some Race Information: What: 3rd Annual Lock 2 Lock Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Where: Entirely along the C&amp;O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, Maryland RD contact info: Adam Lowe, <a target="_blank">410-231-9074</a> or by email at 2lowerunco&#64;gmail.com
 
 All three races take place on the C&amp;O Canal towpath. The start/finish area will be <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Canal&#43;Lockhouse&#43;44,&#43;chesapeke&#43;and&#43;ohio&#43;canal&#43;trl,&#43;Williamsport,&#43;MD&#43;21795/&#64;39.5941913,-77.8279532,676m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c9f3faccdfc50d:0x814904121fb1e6d6!2m2!1d-77.8253783!2d39.5941872!3e0?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lock 44</a> (DO NOT USE FOR PARKING).
This is a BQ certified course! The course certification number is MD22006NP.
 
<h2>2024 Race weekend timeline of events</h2>
Thursday, Sept 5
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Packet pick-up &#64;Elite Performance Institute (19719 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown MD 21742). 
Friday, Sept. 6 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.— Packet pick-up &#64;Cushwa Brewing Company (10210 Governor Lane Boulevard Suite# 2010, Williamsport, MD 21795). 
 
Saturday, Sept. 7
<h4>Parking for race participants</h4>
All participants will be required to park either in the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Parking&#43;Williamsport&#43;Visitors&#43;Center,&#43;205&#43;W&#43;Potomac&#43;St,&#43;Williamsport,&#43;MD&#43;21795/&#64;39.6007244,-77.8289318,716m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c9f3f1f1604465:0xe68c9547a2eb71f4!2m2!1d-77.8263569!2d39.6007203!3e0?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cushwa Basin</a> parking lot or in the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Williamsport&#43;Park/&#64;39.5989045,-77.8310341,716m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c9f3f101921ee1:0xf034f0693c356dfa!8m2!3d39.5989004!4d-77.8284592!16s%2Fg%2F11c7wp2rr5?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Williamsport Park</a> parking lot. Parking at Lock 44 is very limited. Please use parking at either Cushwa Basin or Williamsport Park. 
 
6:15 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. — Packet pick-up at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Canal&#43;Lockhouse&#43;44,&#43;chesapeke&#43;and&#43;ohio&#43;canal&#43;trl,&#43;Williamsport,&#43;MD&#43;21795/&#64;39.5941913,-77.8279532,716m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c9f3faccdfc50d:0x814904121fb1e6d6!2m2!1d-77.8253783!2d39.5941872!3e0?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lock 44</a>. 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 3:00 p.m. — Cutoff time for marathon
 
Race Web Page For more information head to <a href="https://2lowerunco.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://2lowerunco.com</a>
 
Instagram: lock2lockmarathon
Race information
Marathon – race details 
<a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732</a> Course Map
The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on September 7, 2024. 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, Tailwind Nutrition (Mandarin and Raspberry (Caffeinated)), pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks. There will also be a tarp at the start/finish line where you can leave gu&#39;s, bottles, or other race day needs.    
Awards will be earned:
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Females
Overall Top Masters Male and Overall Top Masters Female  
 
Half Marathon details 
<a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732</a> Course Map
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. 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, Tailwind Nutrition (Mandarin and Raspberry (Caffeinated)), pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.   
Awards will be earned:
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Females
Overall Top Masters Male and Overall Top Masters Female  
 
10K details
<a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3038508438366518588" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.strava.com/routes/3038508438366518588</a> Course Map
The race will start at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. 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, Tailwind Nutrition (Mandarin and Raspberry (Caffeinated)), pickle juice, potato chips, and other TBD snacks.   
Awards will be earned:
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Females
Overall Top Masters Male and Overall Top Masters Female  
 
 
<h2>Lodging</h2>
 
Property: <a href="https://www.620hotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hotel 620</a> Block Name: Lock 2 Lock Rooms: DBL Queens &#64; $115&#43;&#43; Per Night  Dates: September 6th - 8th, 2024 Booking Link: <a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/115788?groupID=4342911" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://reservations.travelclick.com/115788?groupID=4342911</a>
 Property: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hgrhwhw-homewood-suites-hagerstown/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Homewood Suites</a> Block Name: The Washington County Running Event Rooms: DBL Queens &#64; $ 154.00&#43;&#43; Per Night Dates: September 6th - 8th, 2024 Booking Link: Guests may book online with the rate code WAS or they may use this booking link. <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=HGRHWHW&amp;arrivalDate=2024-09-07&amp;departureDate=2024-09-08&amp;groupCode=was&amp;room1NumAdults=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Washington County Running Event</a> Guests may also call our front desk at <a target="_blank">301-665-3816</a> and mention they are with The Washington Country Running Event to receive the discounted rate.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results