Half Marathon preteky v blízkosti Annapolis

DC SAFE 5k & Half je nedeľný ranný pretek vo Washington, DC, ktorý štartuje o 7:30 AM EDT z oblasti Canal Road blízko Georgetown. Bežci si môžu vybrať buď 5K, alebo half marathon, a vítaní sú aj chodci – je to pre tých, čo si chcú dať dlhšiu trať, aj pre tých, čo preferujú kratší výbeh. Obe trate vedú po Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path a držia sa blízko Potomac a historického koridoru kanála. Half marathon začína a končí blízko Potomac Boat Club v Georgetown, kým 5K štartuje a finišuje pri Fletcher’s Boat House ďalej po Canal Road. Sú k dispozícii aj virtuálne verzie, kde si môžeš vybrať s medailou, s medailou a tričkom, alebo bez ničoho.

The Chestertown Challenge takes place on race morning at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, Maryland. A half marathon, a 5K run, and a 5K walk begin at 9 a.m. Packet pickup and race-day registration start at 8 a.m., accommodating both pre-registered participants and those signing up on the morning of the event. The race supports Kent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc., a nonprofit organization assisting children and adults with disabilities. KART’s services include therapeutic horseback riding, barn management, and horse care. The Silent Hero option allows individuals to contribute to the fundraising efforts without participating in the run or walk.

Baltimore Running Festival Half Marathon je cestný beh, ktorý sa koná v Baltimore, Maryland, ako súčasť väčšieho Baltimore Running Festivalu. Beží sa v sobotu v októbri, čiže si užiješ jesenné preteky ako súčasť väčšieho festivalu, a nie len samostatný half marathon. Detaily trate sú dosť obmedzené. Popisujú to ako half marathon po cestách v Baltimore, ale konkrétne trasy cez štvrte ani info o prevýšení nie sú k dispozícii. Na RaceEntry momentálne nie sú žiadne recenzie od bežcov, čiže je ťažké zistiť, aká je podpora divákov, organizácia alebo celková atmosféra trate.

Semper Fi Georgetown is a morning half marathon and 5K in Georgetown, Washington, DC, near the Nation's Capital. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:00 a.m. The longer race allows 3 hours and 15 minutes to finish. Both distances use the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, a flat route suitable for runners seeking steady pacing and walkers. Strollers are welcome, accommodating families alongside half-marathoners, 5K runners, and casual participants. The race benefits Semper Fi & America's Fund, supporting service members, veterans, and military families.

Semper Fi 5k & Half je ranný pretek vo Washington, DC, kde obe trate vedú po Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path. Polmaratón štartuje aj končí v Georgetown blízko Potomac Boat Club, zatiaľ čo 5K má štart aj cieľ pri Fletcher's Boat House. Oba preteky štartujú o 7:30 AM EDT a povolená je aj chôdza, čiže akcia je aj pre tých, ktorým nejde len o rýchly čas. Trať vedie účastníkov po canal path popri Potomac River. Trasa polmaratónu je bližšie ku Georgetown a trasa 5K je vyššie po Canal Road pri Fletcher's Boat House. Pretek sa nachádza na 4940 Canal Rd NW. Na akciu sa dá prihlásiť na 5K a polmaratón aj osobne, ale sú aj virtuálne možnosti účasti, kde si vieš vybrať iné tričko a medailu. Kontaktná osoba je Travis Bishop a pretek má aj webstránku a Facebook stránku pre info.

The Historic Drawbridge Running Festival takes runners over and alongside Talbot County’s historic drawbridges on a fast waterfront route. The event typically provides a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Kids Dash, suitable for walkers, families, first-timers, and runners seeking a longer challenge. The organization is practical: chip timing, marked turns, staffed aid stations, posted course maps, elevation profiles, and pace limits inform participants before race day. The courses trace the county’s working waterways, featuring flat sections, coastal breezes, harbors, marsh views, historic neighborhoods, boats, and potential wildlife. Local authorities manage bridge operations and traffic control, important as the route uses active drawbridges. Many editions include finisher medals, race shirts, age-group awards, race photos, real-time results, post-race refreshments, and sometimes a shakeout run or course talk before the main events.

The Service and Sacrifice 5K & Half begins and ends at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, with the Florida Panthers serving as the host. The event features both a 5K and a half marathon, focusing on veterans and first responders and connecting to the Panthers Foundation’s support for the military. Over 1,000 runners participated in the sold-out race, which included music from DJ Genesis at the start area. US Marine Gunnery Sergeant Jeffery Schuh was among the runners, and Cleefol Sanintvaliere finished first in just over 18 minutes.

DC Turkey Trot 5k & Half sú preteky pred americkým sviatkom Vďakyvzdania vo Washington, DC. Obe trate štartujú pri Georgetowne, popri rieke Potomac. Ponúka 5K a half marathon, obe trasy vedú po Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path. Ranný štart pôsobí skôr ako pohodový beh počas sviatočného týždňa, než nejaký veľký mestský spektákel. Trať je vraj rýchla a rovinatá, čo sedí bežcom, ktorí si chcú udržať stabilné tempo, aj tým, ktorí si chcú zabehnúť preteky pred víkendom Vďakyvzdania. Half marathon štartuje a končí pri Potomac Boat Club v Georgetowne, kým 5K štartuje a končí pri Fletcher's Boat House. Obe trasy využívajú chodník popri kanáli, takže preteky sú blízko rieky a ďaleko od zložitých zákrut v centre mesta. Chodci a kočíky sú vítané, takže je to viac rodinná záležitosť, než preteky len pre čistokrvných bežcov. Môžeš si to dať aj virtuálne, vybrať si môžeš medailu, tričko, oboje, alebo nič.

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.

Rudolph's Race 5k & Half offers two race options in Georgetown, near Washington, DC. Participants can select either the 5K or the half marathon, with both courses utilizing the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path. The half marathon begins and concludes in Georgetown by the Potomac Boat Club. The 5K starts and finishes at Fletcher's Boat House. The event welcomes a wide range of participants, including walkers and those with strollers.

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.