Annapolis 10 Mile Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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: 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

Registration Fees:
April 1, 2025 - FOR ONE DAY ONLY, $50 + $4 processing fee. Please note, there will be no club discount on April 1.
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 (Club discount will not be applied at the expo).

• Field Limit: Race registration will close when 4000 registrants are reached. Participants must be at least 12 years old.
• In-Person Registration: Available if spots are open on August 23, 2025, starting at 10 a.m.
• No Race Day Registration: There is NO RACE DAY (August 24) REGISTRATION.

🔄 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. Those caught risk disqualification from the Annapolis 10 Mile Run.

📅 Deferrals

Deferrals to 2026 will be offered this year at a fee of $25.00. Instructions for deferral are provided upon registration.

💵 Refunds

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

⚖️ Race Rules

NO premiums will be distributed at the packet pickup/Expo or given to registrants who do not finish the race. NO headphones or earbuds. NO dogs or wheels allowed. All decisions of the race directors are final.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, August 23, 10 am - 3 pm:
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Present a government issued photo ID to pick up your packet.

Sunday, August 24, 5:30 am - 6:45 am:
Bibs will ONLY be given to the registered runner on race day. Arrive before 6:15 a.m.

🏢 Race Expo

Join us Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 am - 3 pm at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for the Race Expo! Features will include custom Annapolis Striders Merchandise and more.

📍 Course Details

Course Map
Course Elevation Profile

• Start/Finish: The course starts and finishes at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
• Conditions: This is a hilly course run in the heat and humidity of a Chesapeake August. Temperatures can be 80 degrees at the start.
• Time Limit: All participants must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace and complete the race by 9:30 am.
• Aid Stations: There are 7 aid stations providing water and Gatorade along the course.

🏆 Awards

The A-10 Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 9:30 am at the band stage. Award winners will receive custom pottery from Annapolis Pottery.

🎁 Race Amenities

Premium: All registrants receive a 50th Annapolis 10 Mile Run hat. Finishing participants receive a custom jacket and a finisher's medal!

🚗 Travel and Lodging

The Westin Annapolis, Graduate Annapolis, and Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown are within walking distance of the start at the stadium.

🎉 Post Race

Featuring entertainment from local band Rickshaw Lizard: icy cold beverages: frozen fruit bars, bananas, and bagels: and merchandise sales.

🙌 Volunteer

If you have family or friends willing to help out as volunteers, please email Eva Coale, our volunteer coordinator, at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org.