Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Hancock, Maryland
- Price $64.60 - $101.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km
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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! Set in the picturesque town of Hancock, Washington, this event celebrates its tenth edition and honors the legacy of one of the region's greatest distance runners. Participants can look forward to an incredible experience on the scenic Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT), a USATF certified course that offers a fantastic opportunity for Boston qualifying!
Runners of all levels can choose their distance with the marathon kicking off at 7:30 AM, followed by the half marathon at 8:00 AM, and the 10K at 8:15 AM. Hancock, known for its rich C&O Canal history and stunning trails, is the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable race day. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon is not to be missed! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and celebration in beautiful Western Maryland!
Runners of all levels can choose their distance with the marathon kicking off at 7:30 AM, followed by the half marathon at 8:00 AM, and the 10K at 8:15 AM. Hancock, known for its rich C&O Canal history and stunning trails, is the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable race day. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon is not to be missed! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and celebration in beautiful Western Maryland!
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 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.
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 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.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$101.70
The 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. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
The 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. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$64.60
The 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.
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9 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Hancock, 21750, MD, United States
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