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.

• Ranking: The race has been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine.
• Scenery: It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River.
• Championship: For 2024, the race has been selected as the RRCA Eastern Region 10 Mile Championship.

🕒 Race Information

The race begins at 7 a.m. It starts and finishes at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

📝 Registration

• Registration Fees: April 15, 2024 - April 30, 2024, $80.50: May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024, $85.50: June 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024, $91.10: July 16, 2024 - August 11, 2024, $96.40: August 12, 2024 - August 18, 2024, $101.70: August 24, 2024 (Race Expo), $125.
• Field Limit: Race registration will close when 4000 registrants are reached.
• Eligibility: All participants must be at least 12 years old as of the date of the race to enter.

🔄 Transfers

• Policy: TRANSFERRING OF BIBS, BIB SWAPPING, and BANDITS (non-registered runners) are NOT permitted.
• Consequences: Those caught transferring bibs or running as a bandit risk future disqualification from the Annapolis 10 Mile Run.
• Safety: We do not know who is on the course should a medical emergency arise.

➡️ Deferrals

• Availability: We will be offering deferrals to 2025 this year.
• Process: Registered runners for the 2024 Annapolis 10 Mile Run can defer their registration to the 2025 Annapolis 10 Mile Run using RunSignUp from July 28, 2024, to August 18, 2024.

💵 Refunds

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

🚦 Race Rules

• Finisher’s Premium: NO premiums will be distributed at the packet pickup/Expo or to registrants who do not finish the race.
• Restrictions: NO headphones or earbuds. No wheels (roller blades, bikes, strollers, etc.). No dogs (or cats!).
• Age Requirement: All participants must be at least 12 years old as of the date of the race to enter.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Saturday, August 24: 10am - 3pm at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: must present a government issued photo ID.
• Sunday, August 25: 5:30am-6:45am (Race Day): Bibs will ONLY be given to the registered runner on race day.

🏪 Race Expo

Join us Saturday, August 24, 2024, 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.

🗺️ Course

The race begins at 7 a.m. The course starts and finishes at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Portions of the course may be open to limited vehicular traffic. Please follow all course marshal and police instructions. This is a hilly course run in the heat and humidity of a Chesapeake August. Temperatures can be 80 degrees at the start, with high humidity. Please be sure you are properly trained.

• Time Limit: All participants must maintain at least a 15-minute per mile pace and complete the race by 9:30 am.
• Cut-off: Participants must make the 8-mile cut-off time (approximately 9:00 am).
• Timing: The race will be electronically timed with a timing chip on the back of your bib.
• Aid Stations: There are 7 aid stations along the course providing water and Gatorade.

🏆 Awards

The A-10 Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 9:30am at the band stage. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Times will be placed near the bandstand as quickly as possible, subject to verification. Award winners will receive custom pottery from Annapolis Pottery.

• Overall: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place: Male, Female, & Nonbinary: based on gun time.
• Masters: 1st, 2nd Place: Male & Female: based on gun time.
• Grand Masters: 1st, 2nd Place: Male & Female: based on gun time.

🎁 Race Amenities

• Premium: All registrants receive a 49th Annapolis 10 Mile Run hat: all finishers receive a custom technical hoodie and a finisher's medal.
• Bag Drop: There is no bag check: please leave non-running related belongings in your vehicle.

🏨 Travel and Lodging

The Westin Annapolis (410-972-4300), Graduate Annapolis (410-263-7777), and the Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown (410-990-1100) are within walking distance of the start at the stadium.

🍻 Post Race

Featuring entertainment from local band: icy cold beer and non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing Co beverages: frozen fruit bars, bananas, and bagels.

👥 Volunteer

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

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