Bill Brown Cross Country
The series, in its 36th year, consists of three introductory/development cross-country meets in Bel Air, Maryland in October. Open to all boys and girls under age 14. It was founded by Bill Blewett in 1988 to honor Bill Brown, 1951 Pan-American Games gold medalist, NCAA 880-yard run champion, and successful Harford County coach and physical education teacher from 1952 to 1983. Bill Blewett, a long time Harford County resident, Bel Air Recreation Committee Board member, Coach and runner passed away in August of 2024, after a long illness.
Registration for the Bill Brown XC Series will open in August 2025.
Race Results:
Tollgate Park, September 28, 2025: BBXC2025-1-Results_Tollgate
Churchville Recreation Center, October 19, 2025: BBXC2025-2-Results (resecheduled from Oct 12, 25)
C. Milton Wright High School, October 28, 2025:BBXC2025-3-Results
Venues/Dates
Tollgate Park, 704 N. Tollgate Rd, MD 21014 on September 28, 2025
Churchville Recreation Center, 3023 Level Rd, Churchville, MD 21028 rescheduled to October 19, 2025
C. Milton Wright High School, 1301 N. Fountain Green Rd, MD 21015 on October 26, 2025
Race Day Schedule and Distances
(Times after first race are approximate)
2:45 Runner Check-In/Registration
3:30 Clinic and Warm-up
3:45 Ages 5 and under -- 1/4 mile
4:00 Ages 6 and 7 -- 1/2 mile
4:15 Ages 8 and 9 -- 1/2 mile
4:30 Ages 10 and 11 -- 1/2 mile
4:45 Ages 12 and 13 -- 1 mile
Boys’ race follows girls’ race. In age 12-13, boys and girls race together.
Bill Brown racing in Europe
Awards
In each race, medals will be awarded to the top 3 boys and top 3 girls. At the third meet of the series, awards will be presented to the fastest boy and girl overall in each age group, and to the 10 most improved (two per age group).
Entry Fee: $20 for Three Race Series/$8 for Single Race
Registration: Pre-register on-line at https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/36180
Inclement Weather: In the event of rain, a decision to postpone will be made by 1 p.m. race day. Registered runners will be notified by email.
For information: john@belairrec.org
Tollgate Park, 704 N. Tollgate Rd, MD 21014 on September 28, 2025
Churchville Recreation Center, 3023 Level Rd, Churchville, MD 21028 rescheduled to October 19, 2025
C. Milton Wright High School, 1301 N. Fountain Green Rd, MD 21015 on October 26, 2025
