44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Williamsport, Maryland
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in beautiful Williamsport, Maryland! This exciting event takes place along the scenic C&O Canal Towpath and welcomes runners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
Established in 1982 to honor the legacy of Gary Brown, a remarkable distance runner and coach, this race has become a cherished summer tradition. Participants can look forward to a well-organized experience featuring chip-timed results, a technical race t-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by July 4th), and custom awards for top finishers. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners, uplifting music, and the exhilaration of completing a five-mile challenge in a stunning outdoor setting. Donโt miss out on this opportunity to celebrate fitness and community in memory of a true running legend!
Established in 1982 to honor the legacy of Gary Brown, a remarkable distance runner and coach, this race has become a cherished summer tradition. Participants can look forward to a well-organized experience featuring chip-timed results, a technical race t-shirt (guaranteed for those who register by July 4th), and custom awards for top finishers. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners, uplifting music, and the exhilaration of completing a five-mile challenge in a stunning outdoor setting. Donโt miss out on this opportunity to celebrate fitness and community in memory of a true running legend!
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 4TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT AND/OR SIZE)
CUSTOM AWARDS FOR PODIUM WINNERS
MUSIC
BIB CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS
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 4TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT AND/OR SIZE)
CUSTOM AWARDS FOR PODIUM WINNERS
MUSIC
BIB CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS
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.
Races
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Gary Brown Memorial 5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
Gary Brown Memorial 5 Mile Run- STUDENT
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON
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