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Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Hancock, Maryland. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 135 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Hancock, MD
- Field size
- ~135 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Hancock, Maryland
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 135 runners
- Course
- Marathon: very flat, paved out-and-back on the Western Maryland Rail Trail; ~286 ft of gain/loss, elevation range roughly 413-481 ft (third-party data; no official profile published).
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- 2lowerunco.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $117.60 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 286 ft gain, 286 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
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 18…
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Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k: common questions
- When is the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k held?
- In Hancock, Maryland.
- What distances does the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
- About 135 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $117.60 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 286 ft gain, 286 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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