Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
When is Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Hancock, MD.
What distances does Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k offer?
Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k offers 3 events: 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 6.2 mi | $45.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $60.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $80.00 | Register |
How much does Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k cost?
Registration for Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k starts at $100.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k held?
Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k is held in Hancock, MD at 9 S Pennsylvania Avenue.
About Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
The WMRT Marathon/half marathon/10k is back for the 11th edition in 2026. The course is the same, the history is the same, BUT the race has been renamed for one of Washington County Maryland's greatest distance runners and the creator of the JFK50 Miler, Buzz Sawyer.
Frank and Mike of Altis Endurance have passed the race on to Katie and Adam Lowe of 2Lowe Run Company to continue the race's traditions.
The Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is set for Sunday October 18th, 2026. This race takes place in its entirety on the fantastic Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) located in - wait for it - Western Maryland.
The race start/finish is located in the wonderful town of Hancock. The town of Hancock is a super trail town with great C&O Canal history and scenery in addition to the WMRT. Hancock is definitely a place to visit for those who love trails.
The marathon MD17006NP and half marathon MD17005NP courses are USATF Certified Courses. This is a good Boston qualifying course!
The marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, and the 10K start at 8:15. The start/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750.
Who was Buzz Sawyer?
Buzz was an amazing runner, race director, and coach. Thank you to Andy Mason of the Herald Mail for this beautiful article on Buzz's' life.
Course
The start/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750. Participants will run/walk 6.56 miles Southwest (towards Little Orleans) before turning around and traveling 6.56 miles back to the start/finish line. Marathon Participants will complete this out-and-back loop twice.
10k participants will run in the same Southwest direction but will turn around after 3.11 miles on the course and head back to the start/finish line.
2026 Race weekend timeline of events
Saturday, October 17
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.— Packet pick-up @ Buddylou's
Sunday, October 18
6:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — Packet pick-up at Start/Finish Line C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750.
7:30 a.m. — Marathon start
8:00 a.m. — Half Marathon start
8:15 a.m. — 10K start
11:15 a.m. - Cutoff time for 10K
1:00 p.m. - Cutoff time for Half Marathon
3:00 p.m. — Cutoff time for Marathon
SWAG
Runners will receive:
-Race t-shirt
-Custom race bib
-Custom finisher awards
-Custom podium award for the winners
-Fun family experience
-Post-race refreshments
-Quality event put on by 2Lowe Run Co
AWARDS
Awards will be earned:
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female
Overall Top Masters Male and Overall Top Masters Female
AGE GROUP AWARDS will be based on the number of participants and we will be announced a month before the race
Previous Results
Parking
Participants can find race day parking at 1 of the following 2 parking lots.
Lodging
Property:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Clear Spring, MD