Narrow Way
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Cumberland, Maryland
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1km
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Event summary
The Narrow Way race takes place along the stunning Great Allegheny Passage Trail, winding through the scenic Narrows valley. This unique course not only offers breathtaking views but also symbolizes the path to eternal life, as referenced in Matthew 7:13-14. The race will kick off in front of the Canal Place Festival Grounds, a vibrant area filled with charming shops and restaurants, and located at the intersection of the C&O Canal Towpath and the GAP Trail. Donβt miss this wonderful opportunity to support scholarship funding for local students while enjoying a day
Organiser's Description
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!
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
Races
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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10K (Student Pricing)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$16.90
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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5K (Student Pricing)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$16.90
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1K Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
This is not a timed event. Kids under 11 may register free for this event on Race Day. Kids will not receive a t-shirt. -
1K Fun Run (Student Pricing)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$16.90
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