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When
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Where
213 NORTH TALBOT STREET, St Michaels MD
Distances
Half · Marathon · 5K
Typical weather
52–63°F · some rain risk
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2025
53–61°F
dry
2024
63–76°F
dry
2023
49–56°F
dry
2022
53–64°F
dry
2021
55–65°F
dry
2020
41–49°F
dry
2019
62–73°F
rain
2018
54–64°F
dry
2017
51–59°F
dry
2016
49–61°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Date: Saturday, October 31st, 2026
- Location: 213 NORTH TALBOT STREET, St Michaels, MD
- Course Type: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k
- Details: One of Maryland's flattest courses!
Course Certification
- Certification: ALL COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED COURSES!!!
- Course Navigation: Easy to follow: no missing turns!
- Personal Records: Ideal for setting new PRs!
- Link to Register: Register Here
Half Marathon Details
- Route: From Tilghman Island to St Michaels, via Route 33
- Distance: 13.1 miles with minimal elevation changes
- Turnaround Point: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
- Starting Time: Runners must be on site by 7:45 am
Full Marathon Details
- Course: Shares half course: turns at Bozman-Neavitt Rd
- Turnaround: Before Neavitt, returning to St Michaels
- Time Limit: 8 hours to complete the marathon
- Pace Allowance: Up to an 18 min 30 second pace
5k Event Details
- Start Time: 8:30 am from Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
- Route: 1.55 miles out and back
- Course Sharing: Same route as Full and Half Marathons
- Start Logistics: Group start with traffic control
Transportation and Logistics
- Buses: Available at the Maritime Museum to transport to start line
- Finish Location: Your vehicle will be accessible at the Maritime Museum
- Aide Stations: Located throughout the course for hydration
- Safety: Traffic will be shut down briefly for safety on the Island
Additional Information
- Early Cross: Runners may cross the mat within the first 5 minutes (8:00:00 to 8:05:00)
- Encouragement: Ideal race for those recovering or pushing limits
- Marathon Participants: A maximum time of 8 hours to complete
- Accessibility: All courses designed to accommodate various paces
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