Narrow Way

Narrow Way

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 includes 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 awaits!

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.

The start/finish will be in front of the stage in the Canal Place Festival Grounds. Canal Place is a charming public space, located at the intersection of two celebrated trails, the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).

Race Site: Canal Place, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 (Public Parking Available on-site)
Additional (free) parking: Friendship Haven Church, 22 N Mechanic Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

Saturday Schedule:
7:30am - 8:00am: Late Race Registrations/Kids under-11 1K (Fun Run) free registrations
7:30am - 8:15am: Runner Packet Pickup
8:30am: Race starts by group in order of event; 10K, 5K, 1K
10:00am: Estimated race finish by all events
Awards Ceremony Immediately following the event for 5K & 10K