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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM
30 km from Garrett50 Miles Relay Ultra
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In the spirit of historic advances and competition between ever-evolving modes of transportation, the 3M Challenge (Muscle vs. Machine vs. Mountain) will be held on September 26, 2026. It will
feature a timed challenge between two of Mountain Maryland's oldest mechanized modes of transportation, the WMSR 1309 Steam locomotive, the largest operating steam locomotive of its type in the world, and the legs of cyclists. The event will highlight the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR), the towns of Cumberland, MD, and Frostburg, MD, the scenic beauty of Allegany County, and the healthy outdoor lifestyle.
The Route
The Great Allegheny Passage between Cumberland and Frostburg is the only location in the country with 15.6 miles of side-by-side bike trails and scenic trains. The 3M Challenge will be a timed ride from the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) Station in Cumberland, MD, to the western end of the train platform at the Frostburg, MD, Depot.
• Individuals and teams (up to 6 riders) will depart Cumberland every 5 minutes, beginning as early as 9:00 AM, from the water spout on the Scenic Railway train platform at the train station at Canal Place.
The route is on Ride with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38734043
• Ebikes - are NOT included in this event
Rider Information
• A team can have 2 to 6 riders. In the spirit of historic advances and competition between ever-evolving modes of transportation, the 3M Challenge (Muscle vs. Machine vs. Mountain) will take place on September 26, 2026.
• All competitive challenger bicycles must be 100% human (rider) powered. There are no "e-bikes" in the competitive "Individual Rider" and "Team" categories.
• Each team must donate a minimum of $250 to MMT. The donation per individual rider is $60.
About the Challenge
The challenge is to have a better climb time than the WMSR 1309 Steam Engine. Over 40 % of the riders beat the train in 2025
Individuals who beat the locomotive's climb time will receive recognition.
All participants will receive a participation Great Allegheny Passage 3M Race Shirt. Please ensure that you fill out the form to specify your shirt size requirements. We will try accommodating all who enter, but shirt availability is not guaranteed.
Purpose of the Event
Mountain Maryland Trails is a volunteer organization that collaborates with the Allegany County Government, the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy, partner organizations, and community volunteers to manage the Maryland section of the Great Allegheny Passage trail. The efforts of the board and volunteers focus on maintaining a network of trails that promotes wellness, sustainable economic development, environmental stewardship, and connection to cultural heritage.
For over 30 years, the organization has played a vital role in developing the Great Allegheny Passage trail and implementing various trail improvement and safety projects, including the recently completed Borden Tunnel Lighting Project. What began as a project to reclaim a defunct rail line between Cumberland, MD, and Pittsburgh, PA, has evolved into a trail that welcomes 1.5 million visitors annually, generates approximately $800,000 in economic impact per mile of trail each year, and supports 1,393 jobs with a total labor income of $52.6 million.
Furthermore, the event promotes the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, which attracts tourists from around the world while also being a beloved spot for the local community.
Cycling Gravel Trail
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Proceeds
Raising funds for the Bullskin Two Vol. Fire Co. and building and grounds for Bear Rocks Community Club
Awards
Overall Male/Female Run/Walk 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category.
Age groups:
10& under 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60+
5k Run
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
It’s no secret that we adore Rocky Gap State Park and it absolutely has a special place in our hearts and the hearts of thousands of EX2 racers. We’ve been hosting races in the park since 2004, and
three years we introduced this brand new ultra distance trail running event. We are thrilled to bring back the Rocky Gap 25K, 50K, and Relay Trail Running Race for year four! We hope you join us for an awesome adventure in the mountains of western Maryland.
Race Date: Sunday October 11, 2026
Start Time: 8:30am (50K), 9:00am (25K)
Location: Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Course Length: 25K (~16ish miles) and 50K (~32ish miles)
Course Format: 3 different loops. 25K does each loop once, while the 50K does each loop twice
Entry types: Solo runners and relay teams of 2 or 3 in both the 25K and 50K
The race highlights three different beautiful loops in the park that vary in length between 4.4 miles and 6.5 miles. We are calling these loops simply Loop A, Loop B, and Loop C. The 25K race does each loop once in order (A, B, C) with a total elevation change of about 1,300 feet. The 50K race does each loop twice in order (A, B, C…then A, B, C again) with a total elevation change of about 2,600 feet.
Loop A – Rocky Trail
Loop A is 6.5 miles with 500+ feet of elevation change and some moderate singletrack sections. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1.4 miles until it takes a left turn up a trail that we affectionately call Evitt’s Revenge (it’s steep). After a really fantastic .2 mile climb, the route takes a right onto Rocky Trail where it continues to climb until about mile 2.7. After topping out, the route heads downhill via the Setters Path trail and the Hickory Loop in the campground to the Lakeside Loop Trail. The route then follows the Lakeside Loop around the lake back to the staging area.
Loop B – Canyon Overlook
Loop B is 4.4 miles with about 500 feet of elevation change and highlights some lesser known singletrack in the park. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1 mile until it reaches the dam road and then continues straight across the road and up a steep (but short) section of trail to the ridge above the gorge. The route then traverses above the gorge to the left to the Canyon Overlook Trail and then returns back to the dam road to Old Hancock Road. The route then takes a right on Old Hancock Road (doubletrack) and then a left on an awesome 1.5 mile trail that leads back to Lake View Drive. The route then follows the Lake View Drive back to the staging area.
Loop C – Lakeside Loop
Loop C is 5.2 with about 250 feet of elevation change and follows the complete Lakeside Loop Trail. The route is amazingly beautiful with water views most of the way around.
In terms of anticipated difficultly, Loop A is the hardest followed by Loop B. Loop C is the easiest of the three loops since it is generally flat around the lake.
Course maps, elevation profiles, etc. are on the race website.
25k 16.1 Miles 50k 32.2 Miles Relay Run Trail Ultra
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
47.8 km from GarrettCycling Trail
Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The Allegany County FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) has hosted the Narrow Way race annually since 2019 to generate scholarship funding to send more students to local and regional FCA camps.
Students that attend these camps often have life changing experiences. The race include 10K, 5K, and 1K fun run/ walk options. We are looking for competitive runners as well as casual runners/walkers for our 1K. All ages are welcome and encouraged!
NEW in 2025: Teams! Create and/or join a team for your school, workplace, or church. Team photos will be taken for the Allegany Website. A full year of bragging rights await! A minimum of 3 team members are required to finish the race to obtain a team result, which will be based on the top 3 runners of each team.
The race's name (Narrow Way) has dual meaning. The race course follows the GAP (Great Allegheny Passage) Trail through a steep sided valley west of Cumberland called 'The Narrows'. Narrow Way also references the path to eternal life, "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it" (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).
The start/finish will still be in front of the stage in the Canal Place Festival Grounds. Canal Place is a charming public space, speckled with small businesses and restaurants located at the intersection of two celebrated trails, the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). The C&O canal towpath extends 184.5 miles to Washington DC, winding alongside the Potomac River for much of its length. The Visitor Center for the C&O Canal National Park is also located at Canal Place (https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm). The GAP Trail follows the former path of the Western Maryland Railroad and a branch of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad 148 miles to Pittsburgh, PA. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (https://wmsr.com/) still shares the GAP corridor between Cumberland and Frostburg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaOAiQ-WRd0). Most of the GAP is crushed stone. However, the GAP is paved between Cumberland and the trestle bridge west of the Narrows (~2.5 miles).
There are two good routes to access Canal Place coming from the East: 1) I68 to Exit 43B (MD51/Industrial Boulevard/Airport). There is parking on the left at the end of the exit ramp under I-68. 2) I68 to Exit 43C (Downtown), turn left of W Harrison St, cross intersection into Canal Place. Public parking is on the right & overflow parking is available is also available on the SW corner of Baltimore St & Mechanic St (one block west of the Canal Place entrance).
The best route to access Canal Place from the West: I68 to Exit 43C (Downtown), turn left on Queen City Drive, turn L at the 1st stoplight on W Harrison St, continue on W Harrison St to Canal Place. Public parking is on the right and overflow parking is available is also available on the SW corner of Baltimore St & Mechanic St (one block west of the Canal Place entrance).
There are many lodging options in Cumberland, including Fairfield Inn & Suites (located adjacent to Canal Place) @ 21 North Wineow Street Cumberland, Maryland 21502 (301-722-0340); Hampton Inn @ 109 Welton Dr, Cumberland, MD 21502 (301-729-4028); Holiday Inn Express & Suites @ 1076 National Hwy, La Vale, MD 21502 (301-729-4800); Comfort Inn & Suites @ 1216 National Hwy, La Vale, MD 21502 (301-729-6400); and Best Western Braddock Inn @1268 National Hwy, La Vale, MD 21502 (301-729-3300).
Other Race Info Media
Here are some video links related to this race,
One of our 2025 marketing videos: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18uuSG8WGj/
Michigan couple's 2023 review of this Maryland race in their quest to run a 5K in all 50 states: https://youtu.be/xvBLKbdz72A
1k 5k 10k Fun Run Run Trail Walk
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site
registration.
5K & 10K Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2853327571
This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)
The 5K does the course twice.
The 10K does the course four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5792803567
The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M)
The Half Marathon does the course six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at the Holiday Hustle 5K! Holiday attire is encouraged – there are even awards for the best dressed. All participants receive a festive holiday premium, finisher medal/ornament, and holiday goodie bag. It may end up being the least stressful day of the holiday season!
5k Kids Run
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 at 10:00 AM
Come on out for the 28th running of Somerset's Fire & Ice Festival 5K Race. The event theme this year is Somerset County History! Race right through the winter chill in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, then reward yourself with the annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, brunch at a local spot, or juice from Great Day Juice Company! We can't wait to see you!
5k Run Walk