Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Hancock, Maryland
The Experience
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10/18/2026 08:00
Start Location
9 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Hancock, MD 21750
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:08:16
9:47/mi pace
1:17:25
5:55/mi pace
63
51% female · 49% male
7 states
Avg age: 42
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:47:32
Top 25%
2:27:07
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
65°F
☽
Avg Low
44°F
☂
Precip
0.05 in
🍃
Wind
10.4 mph
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The Experience
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10/18/2026 08:00
Start Location
9 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Hancock, MD 21750
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $60
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:08:16
9:47/mi pace
1:17:25
5:55/mi pace
63
51% female · 49% male
7 states
Avg age: 42
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:47:32
Top 25%
2:27:07
Top 75%