Annapolis 10 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ Annapolis 10 Mile Run

The Annapolis Ten Mile Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc., a 1000 member, all volunteer, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Established in 1978 in Annapolis, Maryland, the club promotes physical fitness and mental well-being through distance running. The race is conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.

🏅 Race Overview

The race has been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine. It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River. For 2025, the race has been selected as the RRCA National 10 Mile Championship.

🕖 Race Information

The race begins at 7 a.m. It starts and finishes at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

📝 Registration

• Registration Fees: April 1, 2025 - FOR THE FIRST 2000 REGISTRANTS, $50 + $4 processing fee: any additional registrations will be $65 + $4.90 processing fee. Please note, there will be no club discount on April 1.
• Field Limit: Race registration will close when 5000 registrants are reached. All participants must be at least 12 years old as of the date of the race to enter.
• Transfers: TRANSFERRING OF BIBS, BIB SWAPPING, and BANDITS (non registered runners) are NOT permitted.
• Deferrals: We will be offering deferrals to 2026 this year. The deferral fee will be $35.00.

⚖️ Race Rules

In keeping with the A-10’s tradition of awarding a Finisher’s Premium, NO premiums will be distributed at the packet pickup/Expo or will be given to any registrants who do not finish the race. You must finish the race and be present to receive the premium. The premium will not be mailed. No exceptions!

NO headphones or earbuds. No wheels (roller blades, bikes, strollers, etc.). No dogs (or cats!). All participants must be at least 12 years old as of the date of the race to enter the race. All decisions of the race directors are final.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Saturday, August 23, 10am - 3pm: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. You must present a government issued photo ID to pick up your packet.
• Sunday, August 24, 5:30am-6:45am: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Bibs will ONLY be given to the registered runner on race day.

🎉 Race Expo

Join us Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10am-3pm at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for the Race Expo! In addition to packet pick-up, the Expo will feature custom Annapolis Striders Merchandise, and merchandise from National Running Center, local running stores, and other vendors.

🏆 Awards

The A-10 Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 9:30am at the band stage. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Award winners will receive custom pottery from Annapolis Pottery.

• Overall: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male, Female, &: Nonbinary: based on gun time.
• Masters: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male &: Female: based on gun time.
• Grand Masters: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male &: Female: based on gun time.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male &: Female: awards based on chip time.

🎽 Race Amenities

All registrants receive a 50th Annapolis 10 Mile Run hat when they pick up their bib. All finishers receive a custom jacket and a finisher's medal!

Bag Drop: There is no bag check. Unattended backpacks or other bags are not permitted in the start/finish and expo areas.

🎶 Post Race

Featuring entertainment from local band Rickshaw Lizard: icy cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages: frozen fruit bars, bananas, and bagels.

🤝 Volunteer

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put on this event. If you have family or friends willing to help out, please let us know. TO VOLUNTEER: Email Eva Coale, our volunteer coordinator, at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Annapolis 10 Mile Run.