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C&O Canal 100

Knoxville, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event

The C&O Canal 100 takes place on April 25, 2026, in the Knoxville, Maryland area. The main race distance is 100 miles. The event is listed as a WSER 2026 qualifier. Registration opens January 1, 2026.

Course and support

The course follows the historic C&O Canal towpath along the Potomac River and runs between Antietam and Brunswick, Maryland. The route is one approximately 40-mile loop followed by two approximately 30-mile loops, with the start, halfway point, and finish at Camp Manidokan. There are about seven aid stations per loop, some visited multiple times, and the distances between aid stations range from 3 to 6.9 miles. The organizers describe the route as low elevation with smooth terrain and note temperate spring weather. Aid stations are staffed and stocked by volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Knoxville

Race information

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100 mi
100 Miler
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