Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Run
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Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run - Williamsport, MD
The 45th annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run is held on the C&O Canal Towpath in Williamsport, Maryland. The event consists of a five-mile race with a separate student entry option. Registration opens January 20; the standard entry period closes January 31 while the student entry remains available through race day. Standard and student fees are listed as $30 and $20 respectively.
The race traces its history to 1970 and was renamed in 1982 in memory of Gary Brown. Race entry includes a technical T-shirt when registered by May 11 to guarantee a shirt and/or size, chip timing with instant results provided by Racine Timing, custom awards for podium finishers, and on-course music.
Parking for participants is allocated to the Cushwa Basin parking lot, the Lock House 44 parking lot, and legal street parking on North Commerce Street or West Salisbury Street. Participants are asked not to drive across the wooden bridge looking for parking on race morning unless arriving before 7:00 am.
The event description focuses on the course setting, entry options, included services, and participant parking rather than individual participant instructions or fundraising details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
