Bill Brown Cross Country

This introductory running series has been held each fall at various parks in and around Bel Air for the past 32 years. Named for Bill Brown, a world-class half-miler and outstanding coach from Bel Air, the series includes three meets for boys and girls under the age of 14. Races are held on Sunday afternoons two weeks apart and are conducted in five age groups: a quarter-mile for ages 5 and under; half-miles for ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11; and a mile for ages 12-13. A short warmup and clinic on the basics of training and racing is held at the beginning of each meet.