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Brunswick Today
By the People, for the People
Brunswick Marks Six Years Since Ahmaud Arbery's Death With Memorial Run
Annual event honors Arbery's legacy and calls for continued change
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Brunswick community gathered for the Ahmaud Aubery Foundation and Golden Isles Track Club's joint annual Run With Maud memorial run, marking six years since Ahmaud Arbery was killed while running in the city. The event covered 2.23 miles, a distance symbolic of the date Arbery was shot and killed. Participants began at Brunswick City Hall, continuing a tradition held each February 23rd since his death.
Why it matters
Arbery's death sparked outrage and led to the passage of hate crimes legislation in Georgia. The annual memorial run honors his legacy and brings the community together to continue the fight for justice and racial equality.
The details
Brunswick Mayor Cosby Johnson addressed the crowd, reflecting on Arbery's legacy and calling on participants to 'Keep running for change, keep running for more, and keep running to build the ties that bind us a little bit stronger.' This year marked the first time Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, attended the Brunswick run. She said the diversity of participants carried meaning for her, seeing 'people of all genders, all nationalities' come together to honor her son.
- The event took place on February 23, 2026, marking six years since Ahmaud Arbery's death.
- The annual Run With Maud memorial run has been held each February 23rd since Arbery's death in 2020.
The players
Cosby Johnson
The mayor of Brunswick, Georgia.
Wanda Cooper-Jones
The mother of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while running in Brunswick in 2020.
Ahmaud Arbery Foundation
An organization that honors Arbery's legacy and works to promote education and outreach in the community.
Golden Isles Track Club
A local running club that co-hosts the annual Run With Maud memorial event.
Jennifer Holmes
A runner and board member of the Golden Isles Track Club.
What they’re saying
“'Keep running. Keep running for change, keep running for more, and keep running to build the ties that bind us a little bit stronger.'”
— Cosby Johnson, Brunswick Mayor (WTOC)
“'When he left home on that sunny Sunday afternoon, he didn't know that he'd be running into an act of hate. And it's very important to continue to do what Ahmaud loved to do. To show people that love overpowers everything.'”
— Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud Arbery's mother (WTOC)
“'Mama, I'm proud.'”
— Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud Arbery's mother (WTOC)
What’s next
The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation plans to continue its scholarship program and community outreach efforts to honor Arbery's legacy.
The takeaway
The annual memorial run in Brunswick serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for racial justice and equality, and the importance of coming together as a community to honor the memory of those lost to senseless acts of violence.
