Race Information

Lock 2 Lock Marathon
Williamsport, MD
City Location
Washington County
Sep 7, 2024 - Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M, 10K run
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  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    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

    Our 2024 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! 

    Some Race Information:
    What: 3rd Annual Lock 2 Lock Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
    When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
    Where: Entirely along the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, Maryland
    RD contact info: Adam Lowe, 410-231-9074 or by email at 2lowerunco@gmail.com

    Race weekend timeline
    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! The course certification number is MD22006NP.

    2024 Race weekend timeline of events

    Thursday, Sept 5

    5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Packet pick-up @Elite Performance Institute (19719 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown MD 21742). 

    Friday, Sept. 6
    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. 7

    Parking for race participants

    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. 

    6:15 a.m. to 7:20 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
    3:00 p.m. — Cutoff time for marathon

    Race Web Page
    For more information head to https://2lowerunco.com

    Instagram: lock2lockmarathon

    Race information
    Marathon – race details 

    https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732 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 trap at the start/finish line where you can leave gu'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 

    https://www.strava.com/routes/3038509126320956732 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

    https://www.strava.com/routes/3038508438366518588 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  

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  • Added to our Directory
    Dec 16, 2022
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 18, 2024
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    Apr 20, 2024
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