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Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

Sunday, October 18, 2026Hancock, Maryland375 spots

Entry from: $70
Aid stations: 5
Days to go: 12

At a glance

Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location: Hancock, Maryland
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Aid stations: 5
Registration: Registration open until Oct 18, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: 2lowerunco.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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.

Key dates

Registration opens

May 15, 2026

Tier 1 ends

May 30, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jul 30, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Sep 11, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Race day

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Tier 4 ends

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Pricing

Marathon

Tier 4, until Oct 18, 2026

$110

Half Marathon

Tier 4, until Oct 18, 2026

$90

10k

Tier 4, until Oct 18, 2026

$70

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Aid stations

Station	Distance	Cutoff	Supplies
Start/Finish Line Used by the marathon and half marathon; marathon runners may place a bottle or gels at a table for the halfway point. The 10K also uses the start/finish as an aid station.	0.00 miles	--	waterGatorade EnduranceOreosM&M's
Mile 2 The 10K aid-station list also includes Mile 2. Marathon and half marathon runners pass this station in both directions.	2.00 miles	--	waterGatorade EnduranceOreosM&M's
Mile 3.5 Marathon and half marathon station; runners pass it on the return trip as well.	3.50 miles	--	waterGatorade EnduranceOreosM&M's
Mile 5.5 Marathon and half marathon station; runners pass it on the return trip as well.	5.50 miles	--	waterGatorade EnduranceOreosM&M's
Mile 6.56 Turnaround Turnaround aid station for the marathon and half marathon.	6.56 miles	--	waterGatorade EnduranceOreosM&M's

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