10K versenyek Stevensville közelében

A második alkalommal Druid Hill Parkban futunk, Baltimore egyik legszebb parkjában. A pálya fás ösvények és nyitott zöldterületek között halad, jól jelölve, és a marsallok segítik a versenyzőket. A célban egy témás érem vár, chipmérés és ingyenes futóképek is lesznek. A marsallok nem csak irányítanak, de motiválnak is. A futás októberben lesz, így valószínűleg kellemes, hűvös időjárás várható. A 5K és 10K távok mindketten jó választás, ha egy gyors, de nem túl hosszú versenyt keresel. A parkban sokan futnak edzésen is, így a pálya jól ismert a helyi futóknak.

Race 13.1 Baltimore begins and ends at Canton Waterfront Park, offering half marathon, 10K, and 5K races on the same morning. The half marathon and 10K start first, with the 5K following soon after. The weather is typically cold, averaging between 30°F and 50°F, creating an early-winter running atmosphere. The course follows the waterfront for a significant portion, winding through the Inner Harbor and historic Fells Point. It is largely flat, with some inclines in Fells Point. The half marathon can attract up to approximately 2,000 participants. The event focuses on practicality, featuring well-supplied aid stations, course marshals, live text results post-race, and numerous food and beverage options near the start-finish area on the waterfront.

The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K is a December running event in Annapolis, Maryland, offering half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. All races begin at USNA Stadium, adjacent to the U.S. Naval Academy. The half marathon and 10K start at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 7:40 a.m. The event has a holiday theme; each participant receives a Santa hat, and many runners wear costumes, adding a festive atmosphere to the morning. The half marathon course is USATF certified, commencing near the Naval Academy, proceeding through downtown Annapolis, and then accessing the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail. A minor course adjustment is implemented around mile 2 for the half marathon and 10K, while the 5K follows a revised route. Santa Claus is present at the event, and awards are given for the most festive participants. The White Elephant exchange allows attendees to swap gifts under $10. The race also collaborates with Friends of Anne Arundel Trails, connecting the event to the local trail system utilized by runners, walkers, and cyclists throughout the county.

The Annapolis Running Festival begins and ends at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, offering a half marathon that tours Maryland’s capital. The race weekend features a Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K, alongside virtual and charity options for each distance. This event is from Corrigan Sports, an organizer with over twenty years of experience in Maryland and elsewhere. The half marathon is limited to 1,200 participants, and the entire festival anticipates around 3,750 runners across all races. The 13.1-mile course goes by the Capital Building, the Naval Academy, and Ego Alley, then incorporates river and trail scenery near the Severn River Bridge and the B&A Trail. The route is noted as fair yet demanding, with a 3.5-hour time limit for half marathoners and a 16-minute-per-mile pace cutoff. Participants have noted the event's strong organization, effective water stations, helpful volunteers, and a post-race area with a band, beverages, coffee, oysters, and shrimp. The festival also provides medals, race premiums, charity participation, and a spot in the America 250 commemoration.