Narrow Way
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Narrow Way : event overview
The Narrow Way takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Cumberland, MD. The event is organized by the Allegany County Fellowship of Christian Athletes to raise scholarship funds for students to attend local and regional FCA camps. New for 2025: teams may be created for schools, workplaces, or churches. Registration includes student and family discounts; kids under 11 may register free for the 1K fun run on race day (no online registration required). The event offers the following distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K Fun Run
Course, parking, and awards
All races start and finish at the Canal Place Festival Grounds (13 Canal Street) beside the C&O Canal Visitor Center. Courses proceed along the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail through the Cumberland Narrows and return along the same route. The 5K and 1K courses are paved for their entire length. The 10K includes about one mile of crushed stone on the west side of the Narrows. The route passes the Will's Creek aqueduct and crosses Western Maryland Scenic Railroad tracks several times. Public parking is available at Canal Place, with additional free parking at Friendship Haven Church (22 N Mechanic Street). Awards for the 5K and 10K include top overall male and female winners receiving running shoes and age-group medals for specified age brackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.