Annapolis Running Festival 2027

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.