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Lock 2 Lock Marathon

Williamsport, MD
Saturday, September 12, 2026


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Course Description
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. The race is on the





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, September 12, 2026
2025: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 68°F (20°C)
Average High: 79°F (26°C)
Average Low: 57° F (13°C)


PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score


Race Size

2025: 123 Finishers
2024: 128 Finishers
2023: 67 Finishers
2022: 38 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 4.1%
2024: 18.8%
2023: 6%
2022: 7.9%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No






Lock 2 Lock Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Lock 2 Lock Marathon was the 335th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 321st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 4.1% of Lock 2 Lock Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 18.8% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Lock 2 Lock Marathon ranked 326th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 54th in 2024. In Maryland, it ranked 8th in 2025 and 2nd in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


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