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!

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. The race is organized by Friends of The Light House, Inc., also a public charity, and 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
• 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)
• 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)

Please note that registrations are limited. Registration is available online through September 16, 2026, or until we SELL OUT! If the race is not filled by this date, late registration may be available at packet pick-up and race day until sold out. Shirts are not guaranteed if ordered past August 1st.

In-Person Race Fee Includes

• Commemorative race running shirt
• 5k - Technical Short Sleeve
• Half Marathon - Technical Long Sleeve
• Finisher Medal In-person Half Marathon and 5k Finishers

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

Packet Pick Up Instructions

(Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only!) ~ (Walkers: There is NO packet pick-up for you, we look forward to seeing you on race day!)

• DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• TIME: 8:00am - Noon
• LOCATION: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

DRIVE THRU Pick-Up - Stay in your vehicle

There is no mailed race packet option. For in-person participants, packets include BIB and safety pins, a race shirt, and a swag bag.

Awards

There will be finisher medals for the Half Marathoners and 5k!

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 click the link and fill out the VOLUNTEER FORM HERE.

Photos

We love seeing your pre and post-race photos! TAG US at @FriendsOfTheLightHouse.

Race Results

In-person race results will be monitored by T3 Race Management and posted to RunSignUp.com.

SNEAKER & BREAKFAST Donation Drive

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

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.

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 - solo or with your team between Friday, September 18th and Sunday, September 20th.

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. We will be following local and state guidelines as they relate to COVID-19.

Refunds & Transfers

No refunds or transfers.

BECOME A SPONSOR

For information on Sponsorships please visit - SPONSOR PAGE.

For More Information

For more information on Friends of The Light House please visit FriendsLHS.org

Thank you for your support of this event!