Annapolis 10 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

• Recognition: The race has been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine.
• Scenic Route: It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River.
• Championship: 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

• Fees: April 1, 2025 - FOR THE FIRST 2000 REGISTRANTS, $50 + $4 processing fee: any additional registrations will be $65 + $4.90 processing fee.
• Closing Date: 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.
• In-Person Registration: If there are spots available, race registration will be permitted on August 23, 2025, at the race expo starting at 10 a.m.
• Transfers: NEW! Transfers will be allowed through RunSignup from Monday, August 11, through Sunday, August 17.

📜 Race Rules

• 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.
• Prohibitions: NO headphones or earbuds. No wheels (roller blades, bikes, strollers, etc.).
• Age Requirement: All participants must be at least 12 years old as of the date of the race to enter.
• Decisions Final: All decisions of the race directors are final.

🎫 Packet Pick-Up

• Saturday, August 23: 10am - 3pm at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
• Race Day: Sunday, August 24, 5:30am-6:45am at the same location.
• ID Requirement: You must present a government issued photo ID to pick up your packet.
• Proxy Pick-Up: You may designate a family member or friend to pick up your race bib only if they have a letter of permission.

🎉 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, clothing sales, displays, and more.

🏆 Awards

The A-10 Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 9:30am at the band stage. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. If you have to leave early, please designate a person to receive your award for you.

• 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.
• Pat O'Brien Memorial Award: To the top finishing Anne Arundel County Female, based on gun time.

🎁 Race Amenities

• Premium: All registrants receive a 50th Annapolis 10 Mile Run hat when they pick up their bib.
• Finishers Premium: All finishers receive a custom jacket and a finisher's medal!
• Bag Drop: There is no bag check: please leave belongings in your vehicle.
• Pets: Please do not leave your pet in your car while you race.

🕺 Post Race

Featuring entertainment from local band Rickshaw Lizard: icy cold beer and non-alcoholic beverages: frozen fruit bars, bananas, and bagels: and sales of merchandise by National Running Center and other vendors.

🤝 Volunteer

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