44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ The 44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run

The 44th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run event will be held on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, MD. This event is geared towards all levels from beginners to advanced runners.

🕊️ The Legacy of Gary Brown

• Star Distance Runner: In the 1960's, Gary Brown was a star distance runner for Martinsburg High School, Shepherd College, and the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club.
• Coaching Success: After graduating from Shepherd College, Gary went into high school teaching and coaching, developing one of the nation’s top distance programs.
• Top-Ranked Team: His Handley High School Boys Cross Country Team was the number one ranked High School Cross Country Team in the United States in the mid-1970's.
• Legacy Honored: The C&O Canal Five Mile Run, dating back to 1970, was renamed in Gary’s honor in 1982 following his untimely passing from cancer.

🏆 Race Registration Benefits

• Well Organized: Enjoy a well-organized and professional event.
• Technical T-Shirt: Receive a race technical t-shirt (must register by July 4th to guarantee shirt and/or size).
• Custom Awards: Custom awards will be given for podium winners.
• Fun Atmosphere: Experience music throughout the event.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Parking Locations: All participants will be required to park in the Cushwa Basin parking lot, the lock house 44 parking lot, or legal street parking on N Commerce St or W Salisbury St.
• Access Reminder: Unless you arrive before 7:00 am, please do not drive across the wooden bridge looking for a place to park on race morning.

🌐 More Information

For additional details and registration, please visit the event page: Gary Brown Memorial 5 Mile Run.