Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Race Overview

The 17th 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!

Beneficiary

• Proceeds: 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.
• Timing: Timing and race management are provided by T3 Race Management.

Location

Sassafras Pavilion in Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403

Dates

• In-Person: Sunday, September 20, 2026
• Virtual: Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20, 2026

Race Starts

• 8:00am: Half Marathon - 11:00am (must finish in 3 hours)
• 8:45am: 5K
• 9:00am: 1.25 mile Walk
• Arrival: 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: Until July 1st - $99.58 (includes fees)
• 5k: Until July 1st - $49.76 (includes fees)
• 1.25 Mile Walk: $27.50 (includes fees)
• Virtual Events: Virtual Half Marathon - $32.80 (extra fee for shirt): Virtual 5K - $32.80 (extra fee for shirt)

Please note that registrations are limited. Registration is available online through September 16, 2026, or until we SELL OUT!

In-Person Race Fee Includes

• Commemorative Shirt: 5k - Technical Short Sleeve, Half Marathon - Technical Long Sleeve
• Finisher Medal: In-person Half Marathon and 5k Finishers
• Race Support: Beverage stations and Post Race Breakfast
• Timing Bib: 5k and Half Only

Rules

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

Packet Pick Up Instructions

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2026

Time: 8:00am - Noon

Location: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Note: Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only. Drive through pick-up: stay in your vehicle.

Packet Contents: BIB and safety pins, race shirt, and swag bag.

Awards

• Finisher medals for the Half Marathoners and 5k!
• Awards for the top 3 finishers in various age categories.

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 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
• Canned fruits/fruit cups - preferably pop tops
• 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 the virtual race works:

• Register for the virtual event.
• T-shirts: Available for an additional fee for pickup or mailing.
• Submit your results by heading to the Runsignup Results Page by Sunday, September 20th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• PHOTOS: TAG US at @FriendsOfTheLightHouse.

Weather

The Run for The Light House will be run rain or shine. Unfortunately, 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 to the Annapolis Run for The Light House Committee. Participants will be informed of any changes to the race as soon as we become aware of such changes. Registrants will automatically be switched to the virtual race option if the in-person race is canceled.

Refunds & Transfers

No refunds or transfers.

BECOME A SPONSOR

For information on Sponsorships please visit the SPONSOR PAGE.

More Information

For more information on Friends of The Light House please visit