Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Hancock, Maryland
- Price $48.70 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the charming town of Hancock, Washington. Celebrating its tenth edition, this event honors one of Washington County's legendary distance runners, Buzz Sawyer, and showcases the beautiful Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT).
Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the full marathon, which starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon at 8:00 AM, and the 10K at 8:15 AM. With USATF certified courses, this marathon is a prime opportunity for runners aiming to qualify for Boston! Hancock, known for its rich C&O Canal history and stunning scenery, is the perfect backdrop for this memorable race. Join fellow running enthusiasts for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and the spirit of the trail!
Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the full marathon, which starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon at 8:00 AM, and the 10K at 8:15 AM. With USATF certified courses, this marathon is a prime opportunity for runners aiming to qualify for Boston! Hancock, known for its rich C&O Canal history and stunning scenery, is the perfect backdrop for this memorable race. Join fellow running enthusiasts for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, achievement, and the spirit of the trail!
Organiser's Description
THE WMRT MARATHON/HALF MARATHON/10K IS BACK FOR THE TENTH EDITION IN 2025. 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 [https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/news/local/2019/02/05/sawyer-dies-at-90-world-ranked-runner-put-washington-county-on-ultramarathon-map/116421022/].
FRANK AND MIKE OF ALTIS ENDURANCE HAVE PASSED THE RACE ON TO KATIE AND ADAM LOWE OF 2LOWE RUN COMPANY [https://2lowerunco.com/] TO CONTINUE THE RACE'S TRADITIONS.
THE BUZZ SAWYER WESTERN MARYLAND MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10K IS SET FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH, 2025. 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 AND HALF MARATHON 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.
FRANK AND MIKE OF ALTIS ENDURANCE HAVE PASSED THE RACE ON TO KATIE AND ADAM LOWE OF 2LOWE RUN COMPANY [https://2lowerunco.com/] TO CONTINUE THE RACE'S TRADITIONS.
THE BUZZ SAWYER WESTERN MARYLAND MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10K IS SET FOR SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH, 2025. 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 AND HALF MARATHON 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.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$80.50
OPENS 16 MAYThe race will start at 7:30 a.m. on October 19, 2025. Cutoff time is 3:00 p.m. (allowing for a pace of 17 minutes and 11 seconds per mile). 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. Participants will complete this out-and-back loop twice. Aid stations will be at the s/f line, miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.56. Participants will pass the same AS on their return. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS 16 MAYThe race will start at 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2025. Cutoff time is 1:00 p.m. 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. Aid stations will be at the s/f line, miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.56. Participants will pass the same AS on their return. -
10k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 16 MAYThe race will start at 8:15 a.m. on October 19, 2025. Cutoff time is 11:15 a.m. 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 3.11 miles Southwest (towards Little Orleans) before turning around and traveling 3.11 miles back to the start/finish line. Aid stations will be at the s/f line, miles 2. Runners will pass the same AS on their return.
Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
