In 87 days · Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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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
- Date: October 31st, 2026
- Location: 213 North Talbot Street, St Michaels, MD
- URL: Historic Drawbridge Running Festival
- Course: One of Maryland's FLATTEST courses
Race Options
- Events: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
- Course Certification: ALL COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED COURSES!!!
- 5K Start Time: 8:30 AM
- Professional Support: Aide stations for hydration and nutrition
Course Details
- Half Marathon: Navigates from Tilghman Island to St Michaels
- Full Marathon: Follows the Half Marathon course with additional turns
- 5K Course: 1.55 miles out and back from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
- Elevation: Little to no elevation or turns!
Start Logistics
- Runner Arrival: All runners must be on site by 7:45 AM
- Time Allowance: Runners will be allowed to cross the mat within the first 5 minutes (8:00:00 to 8:05:00)
- Transportation: Buses available at the Maritime Museum on race morning to the start line at Tilghman Island
- Traffic Control: Traffic will be temporarily shut down on the Island for safety
Cutoff Times
- Marathon & Half Marathon: 8-hour cutoff
- Minimum Pace: 18 minutes 30 seconds
- Final Push: Perfect opportunity for those recovering from a long season
- Completion Time: Friends participating in the marathon have a full 8 hours to finish!
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