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Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

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Hancock, Maryland, United States

calendar_today 18 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

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.

 

Races Offered

Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$80.00

Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$60.00

10k

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Hancock.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.5° / 19.9°
wb_sunny 6.3° / 17.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.9 /
water_drop 68.6%

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