47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Event Overview

Please join us for the 47th Annual Mike Sterling 10k Race / 5k Race / 10k Ruck to be held in Crisfield, MD during the annual National Hard Crab Derby. The race will begin and end at the Crisfield City Dock at the end of Rt. 413. Runners, walkers, and ruckers will enjoy a fast, flat course that meanders thru the City of Crisfield as well as the neighborhoods and along the waterfront outskirts. Water stops will be provided at three locations along our route.

Rain or Shine

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!!! NO REFUNDS AS ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE CRISFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Registration Fees

• Initial Price: $25 until August 31, 2025
• Increased Price: $35 from August 31, 2025
• Race Day Price: $40 on September 5, 2026
• T-shirt Guarantee: Register on or before August 1, 2025

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is Friday, September 4, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington Beach.

Incentives

We are trying to incentivize you to register by August 1st to get a t-shirt (and to save money) and to pick your packet up before the day of the race.

10k Ruck Information

• Weight Requirement: The 10k ruck has a 20 pound weight.
• Start Time: The 10k ruck starts at 7:00 a.m.
• Course: The 10k ruck has the same course as the 10k race.

Race Format Changes

Please remember that we made a significant change to our annual event in 2023 transforming the traditional 5k Walk into a 5k Race. While we still wholeheartedly welcome participants who prefer to walk, there will no longer be a separate walking race. All participants are encouraged to take part in the 10k or 5k Race, regardless of their preferred pace.

Event Link

For more details and registration, please visit the official event page: Mike Sterling 10k/5k Race.