Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

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