Annapolis RUN for The Light House

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 16th annual Annapolis RUN for The Light House provides scenic half-marathon and 5k routes along the trails of Quiet Waters Park and through the beautiful Chesapeake Bay-front community of Hillsmere Shores. This race event is unlike any other in the greater Annapolis area!

❤️ Charitable Purpose

• Beneficiary: All proceeds from the RUN for The Light House will benefit The Light House in Annapolis, a well-known public charity working to end the cycle of homelessness and poverty.
• Organizer: The race is organized by Friends of The Light House, Inc., also a public charity.
• Management: Timing and race management are provided by T3 Race Management.

📍 Location

NEW START/FINISH Line: Sassafras Pavilion in Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403

📅 Dates

• In-Person: Sunday, September 14, 2025
• Virtual: Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14, 2025

⏰ Race Starts

• 8:00am: Half Marathon - 11:00am (must finish in 3 hours)
• 8:45am: 5K
• 9:00am: 1.25 mile Walk
• Start Time Reminder: All Half Marathon participants should be at the starting line no later than 7:45am and 5K by 8:30am. All participants must finish by 11:00am.

💳 Registration and Race Entry Fee Information

• Half Marathon: Thursday, July 31, 2025 - $98.52 (includes fees)
• 5K: Thursday, July 31, 2025 - $48.70 (includes fees)
• 1.25 Mile Walk: $27.50 (includes fees)
• Virtual Half Marathon: $32.80 (extra fee for shirt)

Please note that registrations are limited. Registration is available online through September 11, 2025, or until we SELL OUT!

🎽 In-Person Race Fee Includes

• Commemorative race running shirt
• Finisher Medal for Half Marathon and 5k Finishers (NEW this YEAR!)
• Race support and beverage stations
• Timing bib (5k and Half Only)

📝 Rules

• All participants must finish by 11:00 AM.
• Half Marathon must be at least 12 years old.
• 5k must be at least 6 years old.
• No headphones, wheels, strollers, or pets allowed.

📦 Packet Pick Up Instructions

(Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only!)

• DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
• TIME: 8:00am - Noon
• LOCATION: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
• DRIVE THRU Pick-Up - Stay in your vehicle.

🏆 Awards

• Finisher medals for Half Marathoners and 5k (NEW this YEAR!).
• Top 3 finishers in various age categories will receive awards.

🙌 Volunteers

Volunteering at the RUN is super fun and a great way to help The Light House! Students can receive service hours for volunteering! (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Please click the link and fill out the VOLUNTEER FORM HERE

📷 Photos!

We love seeing your pre and post-race photos! TAG US at @FriendsOfTheLightHouse. You can post them directly to the RunSignup photo page HERE, or email them to events@friendslhs.org with your permission to post.

📊 Race Results

In-person race results will be monitored by T3 Race Management and posted to RunSignUp.com. Virtual race participants must submit results by heading to the RunSignUp.com Results Page by Sunday, September 14th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

🥣 BREAKFAST Donation Drive

Help fill our Light House Food Pantry: Donations can be dropped off at Packet Pick-Up or on Race Day.

• Boxed cold cereal - smaller boxes are best
• Instant oatmeal - packets or microwave cups
• Cereal/breakfast bars
• Shelf-stable milk - 32oz box most needed size

🚗 Parking

Parking can be found throughout Quiet Waters Park. There will be signs and volunteers directing you to parking options on Race Day. No parking is allowed on the grass or anywhere that is not a designated parking spot.

💻 Virtual Option

We are excited to offer a Virtual option for the Half Marathon and 5K. Here’s how it works:

• Register for the virtual event.
• Commemorative T-shirts are available for an additional fee.
• Run your race and submit your results by heading to the Runsignup Results Page by Sunday, September 14th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• Photos can be shared as mentioned earlier.

🌦️ Weather

The Run for The Light House will be run rain or shine. No reschedule date is available if cancellation occurs due to extreme weather conditions or other force majeure.

🦠 COVID Precautions

The safety of participants, volunteers, sponsors, and staff is of utmost importance. We will be following local and state guidelines as they relate to COVID-19. Participants will be informed of any changes to the race.

💵 Refunds & Transfers

No refunds or transfers.

🤝 BECOME A SPONSOR

For information on Sponsorships please visit - SPONSOR PAGE

ℹ️ More Information

For more information on Friends of The Light House please visit FriendsLHS.org

Thank you for your support of this event!