Course
10K
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…
Annapolis Running Festival 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 10K - Charity Registration | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 5k - Charity Registration | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Half-Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $100 | – |
| Half Marathon - Charity Registration | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| 2026 Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 2026 Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 2026 Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $70 | – |
| Virtual 10K - Charity RegistrationVirtual | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Virtual 5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual | 5K | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual Half-MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $95 | – |
| Virtual Half Marathon - Charity RegistrationVirtual | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $75 until Nov 30, then $56.25 until Dec 1, then $60 until Dec 3, then $63.75 until Dec 12, then $75 until Dec 31, then $75 until Jan 3, then $80 until Feb 28, then $85 until Mar 14, then $90 until Mar 19.
- 5K: $50 until Nov 30, then $37.50 until Dec 1, then $40 until Dec 3, then $42.50 until Dec 12, then $50 until Dec 31, then $50 until Jan 3, then $55 until Feb 28, then $60 until Mar 14, then $65 until Mar 19.
- Half-Marathon: $100 until Nov 30, then $75 until Dec 1, then $80 until Dec 3, then $85 until Dec 12, then $100 until Dec 31, then $100 until Jan 3, then $105 until Feb 28, then $120 until Mar 14, then $130 until Mar 19.
Online registration closes Mar 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $100, entry is about 33 percent above a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Annapolis runs 2:05:07, about 9:33 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:10:43 and men in 1:58:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1040 Cedar Park Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)10K
1,158
finishers
1:08:52
median (11:05 /mi)
37:59
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Half-Marathon
1,113
finishers
2:04:09
median (9:28 /mi)
1:11:14
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
5K
1,041
finishers
38:41
median (12:27 /mi)
17:24
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Mettle Events) for Annapolis Running Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Annapolis Running Festival?
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 54:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:47, and half the field in 1:08:52; the last tenth came in after 1:28:06.
At the 2026 Half-Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:17, and half the field in 2:04:09; the last tenth came in after 2:40:33.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:59 or better, the top quarter in 32:59, and half the field in 38:41; the last tenth came in after 53:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:01:41 | 44:39 |
| 20-29 | 51:30 | 46:02 |
| 30-39 | 50:42 | 42:09 |
| 40-49 | 47:09 | 42:44 |
| 50-59 | 55:34 | 52:46 |
| 60-69 | 1:01:06 | 57:56 |
| 70+ | 1:29:03 | 1:03:35 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 55 percent since 2023.
2,134
2023
2,787
2024
3,035
2025
3,312
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Annapolis Running Festival 10K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 849 to 1,158 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:04:20 to 1:08:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,158 (+5%) | 1:08:52 | under 54:14 | 37:59 |
| 2025 | 1,108 (+7%) | 1:08:27 | under 54:10 | 38:34 |
| 2024 | 1,037 (+22%) | 1:04:33 | under 50:49 | 35:24 |
| 2023 | 849 | 1:04:20 | under 50:18 | 33:16 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Maryland 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:00:47, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Maryland half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:51:17, against 1:55:46 in a typical Maryland half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 5K: Slower than most Maryland 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:59, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Annapolis Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
5K
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…
Course
Half-Marathon
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…
Parking and travel
Amenities
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…
Parking and travel
Hotel & Travel
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…
Rules and FAQ
About the Event Organizers
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…
Race details
- Where
- 1040 Cedar Park Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results, RUNNER TRACKING
- Included with entry
- 10K Premium Size; 5K Premium Size; Half Marathon Premium Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 21, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Mar 11, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Annapolis Running Festival?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $100, entry is about 33 percent above a typical half marathon in Maryland, which costs $75 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,158 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:08:52 and the winner ran 37:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:00:47, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1040 Cedar Park Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401.
From the organizers
Now in its 5th 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!