3 cycling, running, and swimming events in Boonsboro, Maryland

A fully supported four-day ride on the C&O Canal. Join us for a family-friendly cycling adventure from Cumberland, MD to Mile Marker 0 in Washington, DC. 184.5 miles of no hills, no headwinds and no cars. Plenty of food, lots of support, ride at your own pace, well organized. This is the 39th annual benefit ride for San Mar Family and Community Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that maintains national accreditation and has provided services to children, families, and the community every day since November 8, 1883! Learn more about our important work online at sanmarhope.org.

THE RIDE INCLUDES

• Transportation by charter bus from Boonsboro, MD to the start of the C&O Canal

• All meals and snacks

• Free parking for your vehicle throughout the event at the San Mar campus

• Rest stops every ten to fifteen miles

• Camp fees paid for the first two nights or transportation to nearby hotels

• Hotel on the third night

• Transport of all gear throughout the event

• TGBT keepsake t-shirt

• Return to your vehicle by charter bus from Georgetown at the end of the event

• A lifetime memory

This ride benefits San Mar Family & Community Services. All registered riders commit to raising a minimum of $550 for the 4-day ride. Other minimums for weekend only or virtual participation are detailed at the Event Info tab.

Welcome to the 2026 Greenbrier SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing!

This SwimFest event at Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro, MD has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance) including:

800 meter swim (1 loop)

1600 meter swim (2 loops)

2400 meter swim (3 loops)

For an extra challenge, race in all 3! Get 30% off your 2nd race and 45% off your 3rd race.

Register today for your choice of races!

Online Registration Closes Friday, September 25 at 12 midnight.

Check-in is available from 7:30AM to 10:30AM on Sunday September 27. All racers should check in when they arrive.

NO REFUNDS and no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, entries will roll into next year's race, or you may defer to another FCR event. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.

Historical water temperature varies, but we expect water temperature to be between 62-70F for this date. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees.

We always need volunteers, lifeguards, and other helpers to run successful events. To volunteer, please check out our volunteer link at www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer