Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Event 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.
• Organized By: 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
• Arrivals: All Half Marathon participants should be at the starting line no later than 7:45am and 5K by 8:30am.

Registration and Race Entry Fee Information

Half Marathon

• Until July 1st: $99.58 (includes fees)
• July 1st - September 1st: $115.48 (includes fees)
• From September 1st to Race Day: $129.26 (includes fees)

5k

• Until July 1st: $49.76 (includes fees)
• July 1st - September 1st: $54 (includes fees)
• From September 1st to Race Day: $64.60 (includes fees)

1.25 Mile Walk: $27.50 (includes fees)

Virtual Half Marathon: $32.80 (extra fee for shirt)

Virtual 5K: $32.80 (extra fee for shirt)

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

In-Person Race Fee Includes

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

Rules

• All participants must finish by 11:00 AM
• All participants in the Half Marathon must be at least 12 years old
• All participants in the 5k must be at least 6 years old
• No headphones, runners only, no wheels, no strollers, no pets

Packet Pick Up Instructions

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 8:00am - Noon

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

(Note: This is a different location than the race)

DRIVE THRU Pick-Up - Stay in your vehicle. Please pull straight ahead: take a left to exit out of the parking lot onto Willow St.

Awards

• Finisher medals for the Half Marathoners and 5k
• Super cool Awards will be 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. 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 20th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

SNEAKER &: BREAKFAST Donation Drive

Donations can be dropped off at Packet Pick-Up or on Race Day.

NEW THIS YEAR: Sneaker &: Tennis Shoe Donations. Give your sneakers another finish line! This year, we will be collecting lightly worn adult sneakers and tennis shoes to support The Light House Shelter.

Donation Guidelines:

• Adult sneakers and tennis shoes only
• Lightly worn and in good condition
• Please, no children’s shoes

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. Virtual races are fun and convenient! Run anytime and anywhere between September 12th and September 14th.

1. Register for the virtual event.
2. Commemorative T-shirts are available for an additional fee.
3. Run your race and submit your results by heading to the Runsignup Results Page by September 20th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Click Here

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.

COVID Precautions

The safety of participants, volunteers, sponsors, and staff is of utmost importance to the Annapolis Run for The Light House Committee. We will be following local and