Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for our 4th Annual 5k/Fun Run in beautiful Quiet Waters Park. The course will take you through woods and meadows on fully paved trails. Proceeds from this race will help fund academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors, college students enrolled in science programs, and camp scholarships to help children cope with traumatic loss. This year we are putting more FUN into the RUN! Join us in costume if you dare. Best costumes will be awarded a prize. This year, there will be a team or family best costume and an overall individual best costume for an adult and child (14 and under). So, get your friends and family members together and show us what you got!

Your only chance to run or walk across the majestic Chesapeake Bay Bridge which is typically closed to pedestrians.  Now organized by Corrigan Sports,  Maryland's premier race company, you can expect a fun, well managed event open to runners and walkers alike.  The 10K course will traverse the eastbound span of the bridge from Anne Arundel county to Kent Island in Queen Anne's county. Parking with shuttles to the start are available from both Anne Arundel county and  Queen Anne's county.

Join the Official Bay Bridge Run and Support Walk the Walk Foundation! Make your miles matter by running or walking with the Walk the Walk Foundation team. Your participation helps provide essential items like diapers, school supplies, and Christmas gifts - to children in need within our community. This is your only opportunity to cross the stunning Chesapeake Bay Bridge on foot! The 10K course spans the eastbound side of the bridge, from Anne Arundel County to Kent Island, and ends with a lively post-race celebration. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to continue improving the lives of those we serve. THERE IS NO RACE DAY PURCHASING OF PARKING.

Join us to celebrate another great paddle and race season at a Navy Football tailgate on Nov 21st at 9a (game starts 12p). We have a 20x40 tent in the NavyFest Tailgate area on Taylor Ave (grass area with corporate tents near parking lot entrance and the Blue Angel) Food, alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks included. Game tickets can be purchased separately on Seat Geek or at the game.

Join the Fleet Feet crew as we host the 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot through beautiful downtown Annapolis benefitting Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake. This event is not officially timed, but we will have a finisher's clock at the end of the run. Once again we will award several prizes for the best turkey costumes so get creative! Strollers, kids, and dogs are welcome to join in the fun!

The St. Mary's Boys Basketball team is hosting our fifth annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run! Join us on Sunday, November 29th, at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. This event is a great opportunity for some post-Thanksgiving exercise, and all funds raised directly benefit the boys' basketball program. High school sports play an integral role in the growth and development of student-athletes both on and off the court. Your participation, donations, and sponsorships are greatly appreciated and will help ensure a successful season for our team. Registrants can choose between a 5K run or a 1-Mile Fun Run. All pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Post race, join us for food, vendors, fun, and more! If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Registration / Check-in: 8:00am to 9:15am 5K Run begins: 9:30am 1-Mile Fun Run begins: immediately following the 5K Run start Pre-registration fee: $30 Day-of-race registration fee: $35 CLICK HERE TO VIEW RESULTS More information or any questions? Contact Coach Trey Quinn at tquinn@stmarysannapolis.org.

Join the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, December 5th for the 15th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/1M Walk. The perfect way to start your holiday off and running! This annual fundraiser is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is geared towards the general public as an incentive to participate in a healthy lifestyle while offering an opportunity to educate everyone about early detection of lung and ovarian cancers. In addition, the event is also designed to raise much needed funds to support various educational research programs and patient services. The 5k run will begin at 9:00 am - please plan to arrive no later than 8:30 am. The 3K walk will begin at 9:05 am Quiet Waters Park - Sassafras Pavilion 600 Quiet Waters Park Annapolis, MD 21403 REGISTRATION FEES 5K & 3K Run/Walk: $50 through November 15, $60 from November 16 through Race Day 10 & Under participants are free, no shirt available All 5K/3K registrants will receive a custom bib, long sleeve shirt and participation in the family fun run. Packet pick up will be Friday, December 4 at Evolutions (1834 George Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401) from 3:00-7:00 pm and then on Saturday at Sassafras Pavilion starting at 8:00am All registrations must be done online and will be open through Race Day at 8:30am. Race Premium and Packet Information All persons who register prior to November 8 will receive the following: *Commemorative Long-Sleeve T-shirt *Commemorative Race Bib (the 5K bibs will have a timing chip) * Two Jingle Bells (for shoes) AWARDS There will be awards given to the overall male and female finisher, as well as the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over, plus the best costume. There will not be any awards for virtual participants. DONATIONS and PROCEEDS Thank you in advance for generously donating to the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation and helping to bring awareness to Lung and Ovarian Cancer.

The Anniversary Run 15k is the last race of the Championship Series to commemorate the founding of the Annapolis Striders. Originally run at the end of December at the Naval Academy, it is now held the second weekend of December on the trails of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. The race is free for Annapolis Striders members who register before Friday, December 11, 2026. Race Day registration is $25 for everyone. If you are already registered for the Championship Series, then you do not have to register separately for this race. The start, finish and awards will take place at the outdoor Sassafras Pavilion. Volunteers are needed. Please sign up by contacting the race director. Thank You!

ASK THE RACE DIRECTOR LIVE   6PM    THURSDAY NIGHT   https://youtube.com/live/rlvIJ1Q71x0?feature=share   Your Athlete Guide is up to date and ready for you! Take some time and look over all of the details for your event! Our Half Marathon and 10k will notice a small change around Mile 2 (you run straight to Bladen then right on College to the circle, instead of Northwest). The Guide can also be found at www.NaptownRun.com BUT our 5k should REALLY take a look. A whole new course for you this year, so that you join with the excitement of the other runners! And be sure to note that you START at 740, so be there and be ready to go with everyone else at 730!! We've also got some exciting things lined up for the Holiday themed run, with Santa Hats for all and a visit by the Big Man himself!!! We also have a WHITE ELEPHANT gift exchange. Bring a present (under $10) and leave it under the tree for another runner. Wrapped, unwrapped (though let's face it, they are better wrapped), what

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 17th annual Annapolis RUN for The Light House provides scenic half-marathon and 5k routes along the trails of Quiet Waters Park and through the beautiful Chesapeake Bay-front community of Hillsmere Shores. This race event is unlike any other in the greater Annapolis area! All proceeds from the RUN for The Light House will benefit The Light House in Annapolis, a well-known public charity working to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty. The race is organized by Friends of The Light House, Inc., also a public charity, and timing and race management are provided by T3 Race Management.   Location  Sassafras Pavilion in Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403 Dates In-Person - Sunday, September 20, 2026 Virtual - Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20, 2026   Race Starts 8:00am Half Marathon - 11:00am (must finish in 3 hours) 8:45am 5K 9:00am 1.25 mile Walk All Half Marathon participants should be at the starting line no later than 7:45am and 5K by 8: