Ready to push yourself past the “couch to 5K” process and step into some bigger races? The Annapolis area has plenty of running events that take things a step (or mile) further while making the extra distance as pleasant as possible. Sign up for a running event, and then find a training group to start ticking off the kilometers.
March 9, 2024
Downtown Annapolis
5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Distances throughout the greatest city on the East Coast.
B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Severna Park
Sunday, March 24, 2024
USATF-certified marathon and half marathon distances. A local favorite.
Annapolis Striders Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race
Edgewater
Saturday, April 6, 2024
An alternative to DC’s classic Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Run the distance, don’t drive it.
Under Armour Sole of the City 10K
Baltimore
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10k course along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, starting and ending at Harbor Point
St. Michaels
Saturday, May 18, 2024
5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Distances are among the fastest courses in the country, and will help you reach a PR.
To begin training with a group, check out the following resources.
Fleet Feet Annapolis
2572 Solomons Island Rd.
Annapolis, MD
Running store with training programs, group runs, and more.
Charm City Run
Located in the Annapolis Towne Centre
Running store with training programs, group runs, and race management.
Annapolis Striders
Annapolis’ oldest running club with group runs, race management, and much more.
www.annapolisstriders.org
Anne Arundel County, MD SHE RUNS This Town!
Facebook group with regular social runs, group training for races, and race support.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AACO.MomsRunThisTown/
Forward Brewing Run Club
418 Fourth St. in Eastport
Wednesday night group runs around downtown Annapolis in the 3-5 mile range.
Baltimore and Annapolis Trail ParkRun
Weekly timed 5k run or jog. Meet at the LA Fitness parking lot on Jumpers Road in Pasadena.
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