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.

• 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 Event: 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. There will be no club discount on April 1.
• Subsequent Fees: April 2-30, 2025 - $75 + $5.50 processing fee: May 1-31, 2025 - $80 + $5.80 processing fee: June 1-30, 2025 - $85 + $6.10 processing fee: July 1-31, 2025 - $90 + $6.40 processing fee: August 1-10, 2025 - $100 + $7 processing fee: August 11-17, 2025 - $110 + $7.60 processing fee: August 23, 2025 (Race Expo), $125.
• 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. Please do not run on someone else's bib. It causes timing and award issues, and we do not know who is on the course should a medical emergency arise. Those caught transferring bibs, bib swapping, or running as a bandit risk future disqualification from the Annapolis 10 Mile Run. If you cannot run, please take advantage of our deferral policy!

📅 Deferrals

We will be offering deferrals to 2026 this year. The deferral fee will be $35.00. Registered runners for the 2025 Annapolis 10 Mile Run can defer their registration to the 2026 Annapolis 10 Mile Run using RunSignUp from July 27, 2025, to August 17, 2025.

🛑 Refunds

There are no refunds for any reason, and no deferrals will be permitted outside the time periods stated above. No exceptions.

🏁 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. The premium will not be mailed.

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 at 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 (Race Day) at 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.

• 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.
• Age Group Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male & Female: 14 and under, 15-19, etc.
• Special Awards: Various awards honoring key individuals and categories.

🛍️ Race Amenities

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

• Bag Drop: There is no bag check. The parking area is immediately adjacent to the start/finish area.
• Safety: Please do not leave your pet in your car while you race! Better yet please leave your pets at home.

🍻 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, and get a great 2025 Volunteer’s shirt, please let us know. TO VOLUNTEER: Email Eva Coale, our volunteer coordinator, at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org.

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