44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Williamsport, Maryland
- Price $27.50 - $49.76
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run! Scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, this exciting event will take place along the picturesque C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, Maryland. Designed for runners of all abilities, from beginners to seasoned pros, the five-mile race offers a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while honoring the legacy of a remarkable athlete and coach, Gary Brown.
Since its inception in 1970 and re-naming in 1982, this event has grown into a beloved tradition, drawing participants who admire Gary’s contributions to distance running. The race will feature a well-organized and professional atmosphere, complete with chip timing for instant results, custom awards for podium winners, and an official race T-shirt for those who register by July 11th. Experience the thrill of competition, enjoy energizing music, and soak in the camaraderie of fellow runners as you celebrate the spirit of fitness in this beautiful setting. Don’t miss out on this memorable event; mark your calendars and prepare to run!
Since its inception in 1970 and re-naming in 1982, this event has grown into a beloved tradition, drawing participants who admire Gary’s contributions to distance running. The race will feature a well-organized and professional atmosphere, complete with chip timing for instant results, custom awards for podium winners, and an official race T-shirt for those who register by July 11th. Experience the thrill of competition, enjoy energizing music, and soak in the camaraderie of fellow runners as you celebrate the spirit of fitness in this beautiful setting. Don’t miss out on this memorable event; mark your calendars and prepare to run!
Organiser's Description
The 44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run event will be held on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD. This event is geared towards all levels from beginners to advanced runners.
THE LEGACY OF GARY BROWN
In the 1960's, Gary Brown was a star distance runner for Martinsburg High School, Shepherd College and the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club.
Gary went into high school teaching and coaching after graduating from Shepherd College. He developed one of the nations top distance programs. In the mid-1970's his Handley High School Boys Cross Country Team was the number one ranked High School Cross Country Team in the United States.
Sadly, Gary passed way from cancer in the winter of 1981-82, prior to his 35th birthday.
The C&O Canal Five Mile Run which dates back to 1970 was re-named in Garys honor in 1982. Garys high school runners would use the late-August-held C&O Canal Five Mile Run as an End-of-Summer-Training Fitness Test. His teenage boys would routinely take six-to-eight of the top-ten places running against collegiate and post-collegiate standouts.
Mike Spinnler GBM 5-Mile Director 1996-2023
GBM 5-Mile Winner 1985
INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE OF YOUR 5 MILER REGISTRATION:
WELL ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL EVENT
RACE TECHNICAL T-SHIRT (MUST REGISTER BY JULY 11TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT AND/OR SIZE)
CUSTOM AWARDS FOR PODIUM WINNERS
MUSIC
BIB CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS PROVIDED BY RACINE TIMING
SATISFACTION OF FINISHING A RACE!
PARKING FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARK EITHER IN THE CUSHWA BASIN PARKING LOT, THE LOCK HOUSE 44 PARKING LOT, LEGAL STREET PARKING ON N COMMERCE ST OR W SALISBURY ST. WE ASK THAT, UNLESS YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 7:00 AM, YOU NOT DRIVE ACROSS THE WOODEN BRIDGE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PARK ON RACE MORNING.
THE LEGACY OF GARY BROWN
In the 1960's, Gary Brown was a star distance runner for Martinsburg High School, Shepherd College and the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club.
Gary went into high school teaching and coaching after graduating from Shepherd College. He developed one of the nations top distance programs. In the mid-1970's his Handley High School Boys Cross Country Team was the number one ranked High School Cross Country Team in the United States.
Sadly, Gary passed way from cancer in the winter of 1981-82, prior to his 35th birthday.
The C&O Canal Five Mile Run which dates back to 1970 was re-named in Garys honor in 1982. Garys high school runners would use the late-August-held C&O Canal Five Mile Run as an End-of-Summer-Training Fitness Test. His teenage boys would routinely take six-to-eight of the top-ten places running against collegiate and post-collegiate standouts.
Mike Spinnler GBM 5-Mile Director 1996-2023
GBM 5-Mile Winner 1985
INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE OF YOUR 5 MILER REGISTRATION:
WELL ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL EVENT
RACE TECHNICAL T-SHIRT (MUST REGISTER BY JULY 11TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT AND/OR SIZE)
CUSTOM AWARDS FOR PODIUM WINNERS
MUSIC
BIB CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS PROVIDED BY RACINE TIMING
SATISFACTION OF FINISHING A RACE!
PARKING FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARK EITHER IN THE CUSHWA BASIN PARKING LOT, THE LOCK HOUSE 44 PARKING LOT, LEGAL STREET PARKING ON N COMMERCE ST OR W SALISBURY ST. WE ASK THAT, UNLESS YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 7:00 AM, YOU NOT DRIVE ACROSS THE WOODEN BRIDGE LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PARK ON RACE MORNING.
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