10 running events in Washington County, Maryland

The Doc Trot 5K is the inaugural 5K race benefiting the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM). This community-focused event supports medical education, health, and wellness, with proceeds going toward potential scholarship opportunities for future physicians.

Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to run or walk a scenic course around the medical campus while helping support the next generation of healthcare leaders. Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a family looking for a meaningful way to get active together, your participation makes a direct impact.

Join us as we launch this new tradition in support of MSOM, community health, and the future of medicine!

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am for an fun event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Big Cork Vineyards! Their name might be BIG, but what makes them so special is something small. Big Cork’s idyllic, microclimate and fertile soil yields smaller grapes with more concentrated flavors, resulting in (you guessed it) BIG and intensely flavorful wines.. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!*

Welcome to Mount Aetna Adventist School’s 4th Annual Fun Trail Run & Walk Registration Page! Join us on this journey of faith and fitness, with proceeds of the Fun Trail Run & Walk going towards special projects at Mount Aetna that benefit our students. Your participation not only benefits our school but also strengthens the bonds of our Christian community. Lace up your shoes and let’s make a difference together!

This event will be held at the Bowman Business Park in Williamsport, MD…..just minutes from PA, 20 minutes from Martinsburg, WV and Frederick, MD and 90 minutes from Baltimore and DC. The races will start and finish in the parking lot area between the two Breweries, Cushwa Brewing Co and Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing. The event will include a kids .50 mile fun run, a 5K road race (runners, walkers, families invited), a 21 & older Beer Mile, Tiki-tizer mile. There will be an after-party that will start at 11:00am and end around 3pm. Participants have the option to sign up for all 3 races, the 5K, Beer Mile, and TIki Tizer races as the events do not overlap.

**Please Note: We do not offer refunds or deferrals. You may purchase race insurance before you complete your registration to protect your race entry fee.

** You must be registered by April 2nd to guarantee your t-shirt & size. All registrations after that day will receive a t-shirt on a first come, first served basis (while supplies last).

*NEW DATE in 2026! Run with us on JUNE 6th!

The 45th 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

In the 1960's, Gary Brown was a star distance runner for Martinsburg High School, Shepherd College and the Cumberland Valley Athletic Club.

Gary went into high school teaching and coaching after graduating from Shepherd College. He developed one of the nation’s top distance programs. In the mid-1970's his Handley High School Boys Cross Country Team was the number one ranked High School Cross Country Team in the United States.

Sadly, Gary passed way from cancer in the winter of 1981-82, prior to his 35th birthday.

The C&O Canal Five Mile Run —which dates back to 1970– was re-named in Gary’s honor in 1982. Gary’s high school runners would use the late-August-held C&O Canal Five Mile Run as an “End-of-Summer-Training Fitness Test.” His teenage boys would routinely take six-to-eight of the top-ten places —running against collegiate and post-collegiate standouts.

Mike Spinnler GBM 5-Mile Director 1996-2023

GBM 5-Mile Winner 1985

Included with the price of your 5 miler registration:

• Well Organized and Professional Event

• Race Technical T-Shirt (Must register by July 11th to guarantee shirt and/or size)

• Custom Awards for Podium Winners

• Music

• Bib Chip-Timed with Instant Results provided by Racine Timing

• Satisfaction of Finishing a Race!

Parking for race participants:

All participants will be required to park either in the Cushwa Basin parking lot, the lock house 44 parking lot, legal street parking on N Commerce St or W Salisbury St. We ask that, unless you arrive before 7:00 am, you not drive across the wooden bridge looking for a place to park on race morning.

This is a Memorial event for our Friend Greg Shank who was a constant source of hope and inspiration in our community.

Location: American Legion Post 202

400 American Legion Ave.

Williamsport, MD. 21795

Race Day Registration: 7 AM

Race Start: 8:30 AM at Pavilion

Cost: $25 if registered by Friday (6/19/26) $30 after

All pre-registered participants will receive an event t-shirt

Awards

Top 3 Male and Female finishers

Top 2 male and female finishers in each age group.

Age Groups:

12 and Under

13-15

16-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70 and Over

Must be present to receive T-Shirt and Award.

No Refunds / Event will be held Rain or Shine!

Proceeds to benefit the Greg Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund