C&O Canal 100
Knoxville, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026
Event Overview
The C&O Canal 100 is a 100-mile race held on the C&O Canal. The event takes place on the final weekend of April, starting and finishing at Camp Manidokan near Knoxville, Maryland.
Course Details
The course is described as almost entirely flat. The 2026 edition is a qualifying race for the 2027 Western States 100 for all finishers under the 30-hour cutoff.
Participant Information
Registration includes a race shirt, a BOCO running hat, and a reusable cup. All finishers receive a belt buckle. A post-race meal is included. Electronic timing may be used to provide live splits and tracking. All aid stations are full-service stations. Drop bags are permitted only at the Brunswick and Manidokan aid stations, with a strict size limit for Brunswick bags.
Volunteering
Volunteers who spend 12 hours or more at the race can earn credit for the following year's event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.