Annapolis Running Festival

Now in its 4th year, this event burst onto the capital's running scene and has not looked back!  After 20+ years of successful events in throughout Maryland as well is other states, Corrigan Sports has brought its compelling race for everyone formula to Annapolis.  You can expect a fair yet challenging race route, high quality premiums and medals and a fun and festive post race party to celebrate your accomplishments in style!

The featured charity will be the Annapolis Police Foundation, whose mission is to support Annapolis police officers in need and support police outreach in the community.  

CSE will create the “Charity Chaser” which will feature an Annapolis police officer running in the event.  The Annapolis Running Festival will make a donation for every runner that the “Charity Chaser” passes along the course.  “On behalf of the Annapolis Police Foundation, we are excited to be involved with the event and look forward to having the “charity chaser” promotion raise some funds for the foundation and shine a light on the good works that our officers and foundation do in the community” said Annapolis Police Foundation Chairman Brian Finan. 

https://annapolispolicefoundation.org/

The half-marathon route will cover a 1.5 mile stretch of the B&A Trail in a picturesque out-and-back portion of the race route.  We appreciate the access to the trail and invite you to make a donation toward this wonderful cause.  

The Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails is a 501 (c) 3, all volunteer organization dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing our county trails.  Since our incorporation over 20 years ago, we have worked closely with the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks.  In order to further our mission, we coordinate with various community groups, businesses, churches and individuals.  We have created and monitored gardens and flowerbeds, installed rain gardens, a BayScape project, cleared debris, mulched, pruned, added a Legacy Garden and one specifically for pets, and art such as Planet Walk to spots along the BWI Trail, the B&A, Broadneck, WB&A and South Shore Trails.  With 41.8 miles and more being added each year, your contribution will help further our impact, helping maintain the beauty of our trails for years to come.  

 http://www.friendsofaatrails.org/  

CSE will be working with a number of local charities in Annapolis and the Anne Arundel County area to raise funds through the event.  If your organization would like to be part of the Annapolis Running Festival, please email our Charity Team Coordinator Kimber Raheb at kimber@corrigansports.com

Like your Grandmother always used to say, THE MORE THE MERRIER!  With that in mind, the Annapolis Running Festival is giving you added incentives to build a SOCIAL TEAM and run as a group.

SOCIAL TEAM BENEFITS

SOCIAL TEAMS as small as 10 people get discounted entry fees for signing up with a team, regardless of when then register.  

Social Teams of 25 or more can earn special race day accommodations including a reserved tent for your team. (Tent space may be limited. First 20 teams to reach the 25-person benchmark are guaranteed tent space.)

HOW DOES IT WORK 

When registering you will have the option to Join a Group/Team.  All Members of a SOCIAL TEAM are linked by their team name and password.  As your team grows, everyone benefits, even those who register first!  The system will automatically refund everyone on the team who has already registered and charge the new team members the new rate. 

• Teams of 10  or more participants in any race and everyone saves $10

 Registrants that do not initially register with their group may not be eligible for refunds or discounts. Social Teams are available for participants in the live race, virtual participants will not be eligible to join groups and will not count towards your runner total.

WHY RUN AS A SOCIAL TEAM?

Running with a friend (or a group!) really is so much more fun than running alone. Once the race is over, a team is there to celebrate, and relax after the accomplishments of the day. Plus, they’ll keep people going and motivate them to finish strong if they’re starting to feel sluggish mid-race. Teams get bonus points if they wear matching team t-shirts!

Before the race even starts, a team is a built-in training support system. A dedicated team will spend some time running together before the race starts, getting to know each member’s quirks and pace. An individual can push off or ignore scheduled training runs, but a team won’t let them get away with skipping them! Besides support, team members also make for great accountability partners, and will help members to be completely prepared come race day.

Need help creating or joining your social team?

You can easily create or join your social team during registration! Registrants that do not initially register with their group may not be eligible for refunds or discounts. Social Teams are available for participants in the live race, virtual participants will not be eligible to join groups and will not count towards your runner total. If you already registered, and didn't join or create a team CLICK HERE for instructions!

To See What Social Teams Have Already Registered CLICK HERE.

RACE DATE: March 21, 2026

ABOUT THE 6.2 MILE COURSE

The 10k course starts at Navy Marine Corps stadium and traverses to Main St. around Church Circle in downtown Annapolis, heading to the famed City Dock.  Participants will run down Ego Alley and then make their way back toward the Naval Academy campus.  The route will reach the Naval Academy Bridge where the 10k will U-turn back towards Navy Marine Corps stadium for the finish and post-race celebration.

10K COURSE MAP

To view a course map CLICK HERE.
To view the course turn-by-turn directions (updated as of 3/18) CLICK HERE.
To view the elevation map CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE:  With the recent completion of an ongoing construction project, there is now a slight change to the race route as pictured below:

10K AMENITIES

• Free race parking in the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium parking lot
• Complementary gear check prior to the race 
• Mile Marker sign at each mile
• Clocks at various splits on the course
• Volunteer staffed water and Gatorade stops  on the course
• Toilets at start, finish and various points on the course

10K SWAG

• Gender specific New Balance short sleeve performance shirt. 
• Collectible finisher medal with unique nautical design -
• Two (2) Complementary post-race Michelob Ultra beers, Cutwater cocktails or NUTRL hard seltzer to toast your accomplishments
• A sampling of Maryland oysters and shrimp cocktail to celebrate in true shore style (served from 9a until they are gone!)

2026 MEDAL: Designed to reflect the heart of Annapolis, the Annapolis Running Festival finisher medal features a bold nautical look inspired by the city’s waterfront and maritime history. All finishers—across the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—will earn this medal when they cross the finish line, marking an achievement to be proud of.

2026 PACKET PICK UP 

Monday, March 16 (Ryleighs Oysters)
22 W Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Tuesday, March 17 (Road Runner Sports in Rockville, MD)
1807 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Wednesday, March 18 ( Road Runner Sports in Columbia)
6630-C Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Friday, March 20 (at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md.) 
1040 Cedar Park Rd, Annapolis,MD 21401
Packet Pick Up and Vendor Village from 1p to 7p 

Remember, there is no race day packet pick up.

MAIL MY PACKET: Live participants will be given the option to have their race bib and premium mailed to them in order to limit travel and personal exposure. There is an additional fee of $30 to cover postage and handling. This option is offered as an add on during registration.  If you did not select this add-on when registering and would like to add that Mail My Packet option, CLICK HERE for instructions.  The deadline to do so is March 6th.

All live runners who do not pay for the mailing option are required to pick up their packets in person or have a friend pick up their packet for them.  There is no race morning packet pick up.

Virtual runners:  Your packet will be mailed to you automatically as this fee is included in your registration.

CHIP TIMING

The event will utilize the best timing technology available. The B-tag technology offers runners a streamlined race experience with timing tags attached to participant bib. This method eliminates the need to scan your chip at the expo or to return the chip following the race, which means no more sitting down to undo your shoe lace just after your run and you no longer have to worry about a charge for a lost chip.

Tips to have your time accurately recorded:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Race bib is pinned in all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

Virtual runners: The 2026 virtual race will be self-timed.  You will have the opportunity to print a race bib and report your finish time into the official race results.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Our wonderful medical partner MedStar Health is there for you.  Learn more HERE.

MedStar Health will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. MedStar Health staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have MedStar Health associated with the event.

Log Your Medical History with Race Safe

Participants are strongly encouraged to securely store and share personal medical history in case of emergency for any race using RaceSafe. RaceSafe is secure, private, and takes less than 5 minutes.
LOG YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY WITH RACE SAFE

AWARDS

Overall Winners:  Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female champions as well as to the and the second and third place finisher.

Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium at 12:00pm. Only the Overall Winners from the half marathon, 10k , and 5k will be awarded at the ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed. (5K Awards Ceremony will be at 9:00am).

Age Groups: Prizes go to the top overall non-elite male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

Age group awards are mailed in November after race results are declared official.

NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS. We will not ship age group awards internationally. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS.   Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day.

10K RACE ROUTE

To view the 10K turn-by-turns, click HERE

VILLAGE VENDORS

Join us for the 4th annual Annapolis Running Festival! 3,500+ runners will hit the streets on March 22nd - at the conclusion of everyone's race, CSE throws a massive party in Navy Marine Corps stadium parking lot. Showcase your brand with a 10x10 booth space! 

RACE DATE: March 21, 2026

Presented by

ABOUT THE 3.1 MILE COURSE

The MedStar Health Annapolis 5K course will start Navy Marine Corps Stadium.   We are exploring some new options for the course which we should be able to announce soon.  Keep in mind that the city of Annapolis has specific rules as it relates to when events need to be out of the downtown/city dock area, as well as which roads can be used in order to avoid unsafe travel conditions for residents.  CSE will continue to seek the best and most scenic routes even after 2026.

5K COURSE MAP

To view a course map CLICK HERE.
To view the course turn-by-turn directions (Updated as of 3/18) CLICK HERE.
To view the elevation map CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE:  With the recent completion of an ongoing construction project, there is now a slight change to the race route as pictured below:

5K AMENITIES

• Free race parking in the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium parking lot
• Complementary gear check prior to the race
• Mile Marker sign at each mile
• Clocks at various splits on the course
• Volunteer staffed water and Gatorade stops  on the course
• Toilets at start, finish and various points on the course
• Special thanks to our 5k sponsor MedStar Health

5K SWAG

Special Thanks to our 5K Sponsor MedStar Health

• Gender specific New Balance short sleeve performance shirt. 
• Collectible finisher medal with unique nautical design 
• Two (2) Complementary post-race Michelob Ultra beers, Cutwater cocktails or NUTRL hard seltzer to toast your accomplishments
• A sampling of Maryland oysters and shrimp cocktail to celebrate in true shore style (served from 9a until they are gone!)

2026 MEDAL: Designed to reflect the heart of Annapolis, the Annapolis Running Festival finisher medal features a bold nautical look inspired by the city’s waterfront and maritime history. All finishers—across the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—will earn this medal when they cross the finish line, marking an achievement to be proud of.

2026 PACKET PICK UP 

Monday, March 16 (Ryleighs Oysters)
22 W Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Tuesday, March 17 (Road Runner Sports in Rockville, MD)
1807 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Wednesday, March 18 ( Road Runner Sports in Columbia)
6630-C Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Friday, March 20 (at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md.) 
1040 Cedar Park Rd, Annapolis,MD 21401
Packet Pick Up and Vendor Village from 1p to 7p 

Remember, there is no race day packet pick up.

MAIL MY PACKET: Live participants will be given the option to have their race bib and premium mailed to them in order to limit travel and personal exposure. There is an additional fee of $30 to cover postage and handling. This option is offered as an add on during registration.  If you did not select this add-on when registering and would like to add that Mail My Packet option, CLICK HERE for instructions how to do so.  

All live runners who do not pay for the mailing option are required to pick up their packets in person or have a friend pick up their packet for them.  There is no race morning packet pick up.

Virtual runners:  Your packet will be mailed to you automatically as this fee is included in your registration.

CHIP TIMING

The event will utilize the best timing technology available. The B-tag technology offers runners a streamlined race experience with timing tags attached to participant bib. This method eliminates the need to scan your chip at the expo or to return the chip following the race, which means no more sitting down to undo your shoe lace just after your run and you no longer have to worry about a charge for a lost chip.

Tips to have your time accurately recorded:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Race bib is pinned in all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

Virtual runners: The 2026 virtual race will be self-timed.  You will have the opportunity to print a race bib and report your finish time into the official race results.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Our wonderful medical partner MedStar Health is there for you, even during your virtual race.  Learn more HERE.

MedStar Health will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. MedStar Health staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have MedStar Health associated with the event.

Log Your Medical History with Race Safe

Participants are strongly encouraged to securely store and share personal medical history in case of emergency for any race using RaceSafe. RaceSafe is secure, private, and takes less than 5 minutes.
LOG YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY WITH RACE SAFE

AWARDS

Overall Winners:  Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female champions as well as to the and the second and third place finisher.

Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium at 12:00pm. Only the Overall Winners from the half marathon, 10k , and 5k will be awarded at the ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed. (5K Awards Ceremony will be at 9:00am).

Age Groups: Prizes go to the top overall non-elite male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 16 and under, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

Age group awards are mailed in November after race results are declared official.

NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS. We will not ship age group awards internationally. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS.   Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day.

5K RACE ROUTE

To view the 5K turn-by-turns, click HERE.

VILLAGE VENDORS

Join us for the 4th annual Annapolis Running Festival! 3,500+ runners will hit the streets on March 22nd - at the conclusion of everyone's race, CSE throws a massive party in Navy Marine Corps stadium parking lot. Showcase your brand with a 10x10 booth space! 

Corrigan Sports Enterprises is proud to announce that they have reached an agreement with the City of Annapolis and the Anne Arundel County police to host the Annapolis Running Festival to be held on March 11, 2023.   This is a brand new event and we are excited to add it to the Spring race calendar.

CSE is thrilled to bring our endurance event formula to the Annapolis area. Corrigan Sports and its staff of 15 full-time event managers have been producing races for 22 years. CSE is based in Maryland and has deep roots in the state.  We own and operate well known local endurance events such as the Bay Bridge Run, the Baltimore Running Festival and the Frederick Running Festival. 

We take great pride in listening to our participants in an effort to improve each and every year.  We want you to have the same pride in the event so that you plan to come back year after year with your running crew in tow.

Past attempts have proven that Maryland’s capital city can be a great host for a long distance running event.  It has plentiful hotels and restaurants, scenic streets and parks, and easy access with ample parking.   We intend to create a stable and quality race that everyone involved can be proud of and count on for years to come.  Can't wait to host you in 2023 and beyond!

2025 INFORMATION COMING SOON

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• OFF-SITE PACKET PICK UP THROUGHOUT THE REGION*

• A QUALITY RACE PREMIUM

• A NAUTICAL THEMED MEDAL

• FREE PARKING AT STADIUM ON RACE DAY

• SCENIC COURSE THROUGH THE CITY OF ANNAPOLIS & SURROUNDING ANNE ARUNDEL CO. STREETS

• POST-RACE FESTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE THE DAY'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

*MAIL MY PACKET OPTION AVAILABLE FOR ADDED FEE

Course Amenities include:

• Pre-race bag check at the stadium

• Mile Marker signs at each mile

• Clocks at various splits on the course

• Volunteer staffed water & Gatorade stations on the course

• Fruit, salty snacks & energy gel on course

• Toilets at various points on the course as well as at the start/finish

CALLING ALL DECKHANDS!  A NEW VOYAGE AWAITS

Aye, Aye Matey!   If you have been in these parts for a while like I have, then you know the legend of Chessie.  Chessie is the mythical sea monster that trolls the Chesapeake Bay and has been part of sailor lore for a lifetime [Learn More ].  I have been sailing these waters since I was a wee lad and ne’er set an eye on her.  Oh, but I have heard the tales!  

My crew and me are setting out on a journey to find this Chessie.  We’re looking for a few more deckhands if you are up for an adventure.  We pay handsomely too—a few shiny medals and other lavish gifts await you.  It’s a long voyage, about 7 months, but if you have the sea legs for it, we welcome you aboard!

As I say, I haven’t seen her myself, but some say Chessie has green eyes and will swallow your ship whole.  Others say she is a docile creature who saves sailors that fall overboard and protects the Bay from evil.   I don’t know what to believe but I do know one thing—we need all the help we can get to track her down and see what she is really about.

Rumor has it that she lies in the calms of the Severn River near Annapolis during the winter.  She awakens from her hibernation come springtime to begin feeding once the landlubbers start pretending to be mariners near Ego Alley.

Once she’s had her fill there she travels north and spends quite a while in the Patapsco rummaging near Ballmer- sorry Bal – TEE – More.  Some say she is there from June until October.

As the season turns, it’s been told that she heads south to the mouth of the Bay and out into the mighty Atlantic.  Quite a few sightings in the Isle of Wright Bay in late fall.  Lots of times she’s seen in the waters outside Seacret’s but I think its something else making those images appear if you know what I mean.

2025 MEDAL & GIFT - 2026 COMING SOON

We have a solid navigational plan and think we can track her down with your help.  We hope you will come along on our odyssey and be part of the great Chessie Challenge of 2026!

To enter the Chessie Challenge participants are required to register for the following:
1)     Any distance at the Annapolis Running Festival (March 21, 2026)
2)    Any distance at the Baltimore 10-Miler (June 6, 2026) OR the Baltimore Running Festival (October 17, 2026)
3)    Any distance at the Ocean City Running Festival (November TBD, 2026)

In addition to all of the premiums, medals and other amenities for participating in each race, Registrants of the Chessie Challenge will receive:
•    $15 off the entry fee for the bundle – $5 off each race is taken automatically when you register using the BUNDLE option*

•    An extra Chessie Challenge medal - A new INTERACTIVE medal for 2025 is here!  This one features a large design and pictures lovable Chessie swimming in each of the race destinations.  You can turn the dial to reveal your favorite location.

•    A custom logoed Chessie Challenge Gift - In 2025, participants will earn a terrycloth chair cover.  Use it to protect your beach chair, lounge chair or even your car seat after a long, hot run! 

•    Discounts on other CSE events and other benefits along the way 

*Must register using the BUNDLE OPTION to receive the discount.  Those registering for the races separately must use the online form to merge their entries and receive entry into the challenge.

- Can I update my current shirt size selection to a different size?

Yes, registered participants can edit their shirt size.

To edit your shirt size follow the instructions on this link.

The deadline to update your size selection is Friday, March 6, 2026.

- I am already registered to run but did not select to get my packet mailed to me. How can I add that on?

Yes, participants who are unable to attend the packet pick up locations to receive their packet have the option to pay to have their bib, race shirt, and additional purchases mailed to them prior to race day.  The fee to have your race packet mailed is $30.  This can be done during registration or after registering and adjusting your Add-Ons.  

The deadline to purchase this option is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Packages will be mailed via trackable USPS Priority mail.  An email with the tracking information will be sent to the email address used during registration.  Unfortunately, due to mailing logistics, we are unable to mail more than one packet in the same package.  Each registrant wishing to have their packet mailed must purchase this option.

- What is this processing fee? Can I have it waved?

The processing fee is set in place by our registration providers, it’s how they make a living. The registration providers maintain registrations and help out with the development of our system over time – they do great things for us and for you! We cannot waive processing fees.

We do not allow for paper, mailed or faxed registrations, and even if we did, we would still be required to include the processing fee.

- How do I update information on my registration?

You can log in to your registration to edit your personal registration information excluding name, birthday, and gender. If you need to edit one of those categories, please email customer service at customerservice@corrigansports.com

The deadline to make changes to your personal registration information is Friday, March 6, 2026.

The deadline to update your shirt size is Friday, March 6, 2026.

To update your email address, phone number, or mailing address you will select ‘Participant Info’ in the white menu bar.

To update your emergency contact you will select ‘Questions’ in the grey menu bar.

To update your shirt size you will select ‘Giveaway' in the grey menu bar.

- Can I defer my entry to 2027?

Yes, registered participants can defer their entry to the 2027 Annapolis Running Festival.

To defer you race entry, follow these steps.

The deadline to defer your race entry is Friday, March 6, 2026.

- May I receive a refund?

No, per our cancellation policy The Annapolis Running Festival does not allow for refunds or transfers of entry fee.

- May I transfer my registration to another runner?

No, we do not currently allow for registration transfers. If another runner is caught running with your bib intentionally you and the other runner will be barred from joining in our events again.

- May I pick up a race packet for another runner?
Yes, you can pick up a packet for a friend! We just ask that you only pick up one additional packet. You will just need their E-registration card that will be emailed out the week of the race.

- May I pick up my race packet on race morning?
No, we are not able to offer packet pick up on race morning for this race. We are offering multiple locations and a mailing option. If that does not work, you can have a friend pick up a packet for you!

- How long do I have to complete the course? Can I walk the route?

Yes, you are permitted to walk as long as you can complete the course in time limit posted for each distance.

Half Marathon: 3.5 Hours

10K: 2 Hours

5K: 75 Minutes

- Are dogs allowed on the course?

No, due to safety concerns we are asking to leave your favorite four-legged friends at home. Dogs will not be allowed in the race or at the finish line area.

- Can I upgrade or downgrade my distance?

Yes, as long as space remains in the race you wish to enter you can update your distance. To do so please click here to see the instructions manage your registration and select ‘Transfer Event’ in the white menu bar. If you are upgrading you may have to pay the price difference. If you are downgrading, you will not receive a refund for the price difference in the entry fees.

The deadline to update your distance is Friday, March 6, 2026.

- I registered for the live event, but now I’d like to participate virtually.

No problem, you can switch your registration to a virtual run by following the instructions HERE. Please note, we will not be able to refund any fees and if there is a pricing difference you will be instructed to pay it.

The deadline to transfer to a virtual distance is Friday, March 6, 2026.

- I registered for the virtual event, but now I’d like to participate live.

No problem, you can switch your registration to a live run by following the instructions HERE. Please note, we will not be able to refund any fees and if there is a pricing difference you will be instructed to pay it.

The deadline to transfer to a virtual distance is Friday, March 6, 2026.

RACE DATE: March 21, 2026

ABOUT THE 13.1 MILE COURSE

The half-marathon course starts and finishes at Navy Marine Corps stadium and traverses to Main St. around Church Circle in downtown Annapolis, heading to the famed City Dock.  Your will run down Ego Alley and then make your way back toward the Naval Academy campus.  The routes will cross the Naval Academy Bridge and make its way to the B&A Trail for a picturesque 1.5 mile out-and-back before returning to the stadium for the finish and post-race celebration.

HALF-MARATHON COURSE MAP

To view a course map CLICK HERE
To view the course turn-by-turn directions (updated as of 3/18) CLICK HERE.
To view the elevation map CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE:  With the recent completion of a construction project, there is a slight update to the course route as pictured below:

HALF-MARATHON AMENITIES

• Free race parking in the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium parking lot
• Complementary gear check prior to the race
• Mile Marker sign at each mile
• Clocks at various splits on the course
• Volunteer staffed water and Gatorade stops on the course
• Toilets at start, finish and various points on the course

HALF-MARATHON SWAG

• Gender specific New Balance long sleeve performance shirt-
• Collectible finisher medal with unique nautical design
• Two (2) Complementary post-race Michelob Ultra beers, Cutwater cocktails or NUTRL hard seltzer to toast your accomplishments
• A sampling of Maryland oysters and shrimp cocktail to celebrate in true shore style (served from 9a until they are gone!)

2026 MEDAL: Designed to reflect the heart of Annapolis, the Annapolis Running Festival finisher medal features a bold nautical look inspired by the city’s waterfront and maritime history. All finishers—across the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon—will earn this medal when they cross the finish line, marking an achievement to be proud of.

2026 PACKET PICK UP 

Monday, March 16 (Ryleighs Oysters)
22 W Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Tuesday, March 17 (Road Runner Sports in Rockville, MD)
1807 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Wednesday, March 18 ( Road Runner Sports in Columbia)
6630-C Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Friday, March 20 (at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md.)
1040 Cedar Park Rd, Annapolis,MD 21401
Packet Pick Up and Vendor Village from 1p to 7p 

Remember, there is no race day packet pick up.

MAIL MY PACKET: Live participants will be given the option to have their race bib and premium mailed to them to limit travel and personal exposure. There is an additional fee of $30 to cover postage and handling. This option is offered as an add-on during registration.  If you did not select this add-on when registering and would like to add that Mail My Packet option, CLICK HERE for instructions.  The deadline to do so is March 6.

All live runners who do not pay for the mailing option are required to pick up their packets in person or have a friend pick up their packet for them.  There is no race morning packet pick up.

Virtual runners:  Your packet will be mailed to you automatically as this fee is included in your registration.

CHIP TIMING

The event will utilize the best timing technology available. The B-tag technology offers runners a streamlined race experience with timing tags attached to participant bib. This method eliminates the need to scan your chip at the expo or to return the chip following the race, which means no more sitting down to undo your shoe lace just after your run and you no longer have to worry about a charge for a lost chip.

Tips to have your time accurately recorded:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Race bib is pinned in all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

Virtual runners: The 2026 virtual race will be self-timed.  You will have the opportunity to print a race bib and report your finish time into the official race results.

MEDICAL SUPPORT

Our wonderful medical partner MedStar Health is there for you.  Learn more HERE.

MedStar Health will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. MedStar Health staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have the MedStar Health associated with the event.

Log Your Medical History with Race Safe

Participants are strongly encouraged to securely store and share personal medical history in case of emergency for any race using RaceSafe. RaceSafe is secure, private, and takes less than 5 minutes.
LOG YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY WITH RACE SAFE

AWARDS

Overall Winners:  Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female champions as well as to the and the second and third place finisher.

Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium at 12:00pm. Only the Overall Winners from the half marathon, 10k , and 5k will be awarded at the ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed. (5K Awards Ceremony will be at 9:00am).

Age Groups: Prizes go to the top overall non-elite male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+

Age group awards are mailed in April after race results are declared official.

NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS. We will not ship age group awards internationally. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS.   Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day.

VILLAGE VENDORS

Join us for the 4th annual Annapolis Running Festival! 3,500+ runners will hit the streets on March 22nd - at the conclusion of everyone's race, CSE throws a massive party in Navy Marine Corps stadium parking lot. Showcase your brand with a 10x10 booth space! 

HOTEL PARTNER

We are excited to be partnering with Team Travel Source for hotel accommodations! Team Travel Source has secured the best hotel rooms with the lowest rates for the Annapolis Running Festival.
 
 

TO BOOK THESE GREAT ROOMS WHILE THEY LAST – CLICK HERE!
If you have any questions regarding hotels for the event or would like to book your hotel room over the phone, please call Team Travel Source at 502-354-9103 or send a message to their direct email at sports@teamtravelsource.com.

2026 PICK UP INFORMATION

Monday, March 16 (Ryleigh’s Oyster Bar in Timonium, Md.)
22 W Padonia Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Tuesday, March 17  (Road Runner Sports in Rockville, Md.)
1807 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Wednesday, March 18  (Road Runner Sports in Columbia)
6630-C Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
Packet Pick Up from 4p to 7p

Friday, March 20 (at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md.)
1040 Cedar Park Rd, Annapolis,MD 21401
Packet Pick Up and Vendor Village from 1p to 7p 

MAIL MY PACKET: Live participants will be given the option to have their race bib and premium mailed to them in order to limit travel and personal exposure. There is an additional fee of $30 to cover postage and handling. This option is offered as an add on during registration.  If you did not select this add-on when registering and would like to add that Mail My Packet option, CLICK HERE.

All live runners who do not pay for the mailing option are required to pick up their packets in person or have a friend pick up their packet for them.  There is no race morning packet pick up.

Virtual runners:  Your packet will be mailed to you automatically as this fee is included in your registration.

Age Requirements

• Half-Marathon: 13 or older
• 10K: 10 or older
• 5K: 5 or older
  Waiver must be signed – waiver at bottom of registration form (if participant is under 18 years old, parent or guardian must sign the release. If a participant is under 12, a parent or guardian must accompany along race course).

Registration Policy

• Entry fees are non-refundable (sorry, no exceptions)
• No-shows will NOT be sent t-shirts
• For your safety, the following are NOT permitted on the course: strollers, skates, hand-held radio/tape/CD players, pets
• Race numbers and chips required for all races
• The decisions of race director are final in all matters
• Half-Marathon participants ONLY: you must be able to complete the course in three hours and thirty minutes (3:30)
• There is NO race day registration
• You may defer your entry until next year’s race for a $25 fee until Friday, March 7, 2025
   

Registration Edits
Need to make a change to your registration? You can edit everything except your name, gender, and date of birth by logging into your registration HERE.

To update your email address, phone number, or mailing address you will select ‘Participant Info’ in the white menu bar. To update your emergency contact you will select ‘Questions’ in the grey menu bar. To update your shirt size you will select ‘Add-Ons’ in the grey menu bar.

The deadline to make changes to your personal information including shirt size* is Friday, March 7, 2025

DOWNGRADE
If you cannot complete the distance you registered for but would still like to participate in the Annapolis Running Festival, you may downgrade to a lesser distance. You will not be given a refund for the difference in entry fee. Depending on when you registered you may be subject to paying the price difference should the prices have increased. To do so, please Click Here to login to your account and select Transfer Event in the white menu bar.

We encourage you to make this decision early as possible as WE CANNOT ADD RUNNERS TO AN EVENT ONCE ITS CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED. 

The deadline to downgrade your registration online is Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:59pm. After this date and if space is available, you may be able to make this change at the Expo.

UPGRADE
If your training is going better than expected and you would like to run a longer race than you originally registered for you may upgrade to a different race by paying the price difference. To do so please Click Here to login to your registration and select Transfer Event in the white menu bar to upgrade your entry. 

We encourage you to make this decision early as possible as WE CANNOT ADD RUNNERS TO AN EVENT ONCE ITS CAPACITY HAS BEEN REACHED.

The deadline to upgrade your registration online is Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:59pm. After this date and if space is available, you may be able to make this change at the Expo.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Please Click Here to confirm your registration. If you searched and cannot find your registration please email customerservice@corrigansports.com.

DEFERMENT
If you cannot participate in the Annapolis Running Festival for any reason in 2025, you may defer your race entry until 2026. There is a $25 processing fee to do so. To take advantage of this offer please Click Here. You will need to login to your registration and then select Defer Registration in the menu bar. You will receive an email with a link to sign up for the 2026 event once registration opens.

The deadline to defer your registration is Friday, March 7, 2025- no exceptions.

 
THE ANNAPOLIS RUNNING FESTIVAL DOES NOT ALLOW FOR REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS OF ENTRY FEE. IF WE FIND EVIDENCE THAT YOU SOLD YOUR BIB OR AT ANY TIME ADVERTISE THE SELLING OF YOUR BIB, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FIELD AND YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY.  ALL DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

Headphone Policy
Headphones are permitted, however, to enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Annapolis Running Festival encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of all its race distances. We believe your race experience and those around you will be greatly enhanced by leaving the headphones at home or in the car.

Running headphone-free allows opportunities to develop camaraderie with your fellow runners and to enjoy everything the race has to offer. Plus, volunteers and spectators will be on the course cheering you on and providing directions to help get you to the finish line.

Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for our event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. If wearing an iPod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands; approaching vehicles or course marshals on foot or on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device.

Cancellation Policy
Corrigan Sports wants provide a safe race environment for all participants. Should there be a time that we feel it is unsafe to start a race or proceed with the race, once it has started, the following policy may be enforced;

If weather or other conditions present a danger to participants, we maintain the right to cancel or modify the race. Public safety officials and medical authorities will be consulted prior to any race cancellation or modification.

The two primary influences on the cancellation decision are heat index and severe weather.

Heat Index: High heat and humidity measured in accordance with the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendations for participation in endurance events could result in cancellation or alteration of the race. The measurement system is based on the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT), which is used to determine heat risk to runners. It is calculated by an equation that includes ambient temperature (20%), relative humidity (70%), and radiant heat (10%). The stratification of risk is as follows for runners in shoes, shorts, and a shirt

Should the race be cancelled or altered after the official start due to a heat emergency, runners are to slow their pace to a walk and proceed to the staging area with caution. Hydration stations will be available along the course, as well as medical personnel. Additional fluids may be available; but it should not be assumed that fluid availability would be limitless, due to logistical constraints.

Severe Weather: Cancellation is strongly advised when severe thunderstorms with the threat of lightning threatens the course and are forecasted to continue throughout the time frame of the event. Alteration of the course or race length may be implemented to ensure a safer race environment.

The above conditions will be recognized as “an act of god”, and will not result in the refunding of race entry fees or future race credits.

Should the municipality, beyond CSE’s control, impact CSE’s ability to conduct the event, the same refund policy will be in effect.

Corrigan Sports asserts that each runner assumes a personal responsibility when entering a running event and accepts the potential risks. Corrigan Sports encourages all runners to take all precautions and cooperate with directives given during the race by event personnel.

Corrigan Sports will not knowingly place the participants in danger and burden the medical support community.

Unfortunately, almost all race related expenses will have been incurred prior to the actual race. Should the race be forced to cancel, the financial impact on the race would not be any different than if the race was held in its entirety. Thus, refunding of entry fees would devastate the financial future of the race.

Strava is a social fitness network that is used to track running, and other activities using GPS data. Strava is a great platform to connect with other runners and stay motivated regardless of your training plan. Our Annapolis Running Festival club allows you access the race routes, specific training segments, and stay in the loop on upcoming training events, as well as to connect with others who will be participating in the Annapolis Running Festival.

Highlights from our club participants are automatically posted to the website training tab and you may find your self leading the pack!

Stay motivated and join the Annapolis Running Festival Strava Team here!

Looking to be a vendor at the 2025 Annapolis Running Festival?

VOLUNTEERS
We need your help to support your community and local charities as well as thousands of Annapolis Running Festival participants by registering to volunteer.

Individuals like you, your family, friends and colleagues are key to the success of the Annapolis  Running Festival.  Please encourage your family members, friends and colleagues to join you and volunteer! We look forward to your participation.

More than 500 volunteers are needed to make the Annapolis  Running Festival successful. Volunteer opportunities are available primarily on race day. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt.

Below are the volunteer assignment descriptions for race day:

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Distribution of Runner Packets
Runner Registration
On course support
Start and Finish Line support
Finish Line food and hydration
NOTE:  Water stop volunteer opportunities are assigned to groups and corporations who commit to staffing the stop’s entire need.  If your organization is interested in volunteering as a group at a water stop or in another capacity, please email TJ Clingerman at TJ@corrigansports.com.