The 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 the Friends of The Light House, Inc., also a public charity, and timing and race management are provided by T3 Race Management.
Location
Blue Heron Pavilion in Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Dates
In-Person - Sunday, September 18, 2022
Virtual - Saturday, September 10 - 18, 2022
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
Thru July 31, 2022 - $90.00
From August 1 - August 31, 2022 - $100.00
From September 1st to Race Day - $110.00
5K
Thru July 31, 2022 - $40.00
From August 1 - August 31, 2022 - $50.00
From September 1st to Race Day - $60.00
1.25 Mile Walk - $25.00
Virtual Half Marathon - $30.00 (extra fee for shirt)
Virtual 5K - $30.00 (extra fee for shirt)
Rules
All participants in the Half Marathon must be at least 12 years old to register, and all participants in the 5K must be at least 6 years old to register. Participants in the Half Marathon must be able to complete the course in 3 hours. No headphones. Runners only, no wheels and no strollers. No pets. Timing bib must be worn as directed to be officially scored.
Please note that registrations are limited. Register early to reserve your space today! Registration is available online through September 16, 2022, 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 it is sold out.
In-Person Race Fee Includes
Commemorative race running shirt
5k - Technical Short Sleeve
Half Marathon - Technical Long Sleeve
Finisher Medal In-person Half Marathon Only / No medals for virtual or 5K
Race support and beverage stations - Post Race Food
Timing bib (5k and Half Only)
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 Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 18th.
Here's how the virtual race works:
1. Register for the virtual event.
2. Commemorative T-shirts are available for an additional fee and will be available for pickup at our Saturday, September 17th packet pickup. You may also choose to have your t-shirt mailed to you for a nominal fee. Race swag bags are not available to be shipped.
3. Run your race and submit your results by heading to the Runsignup Results Page by Sunday, September 18th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Click Here
4. Post your photos directly to the RunSignup photo page, or email them to events@friendslhs.org with your permission to post and we will share them for you on the website and social media.
Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.
Packet PickUp - (Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only!) (Walkers: There is NO packet pick-up for you), we look forward to seeing you on race day!
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - packet pick-up
8:00am - noon
The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Note: this is a different location than the race)
DRIVE THRU Pick-Up
There is no mailed race packet option. For in-person participants, packets include BIB and safety pins, a race shirt, and a swag bag. Limited last-minute registration may also be available at 7:00 am on race day. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for pick-up on race morning.
Awards
● There will be finisher medals for the Half Marathoners only
● Super cool Awards will be for the top 3 finishers in various age categories
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.
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) You will be contacted closer to the race with your assignment and instructions.
Please click the link and fill out the VOLUNTEER FORM. CLICK HERE
Send Us Your Photos!
We love seeing your pre and post-race pictures! You can post them directly to the RunSignup photo page, or email them to events@friendslhs.org with your permission to post and we will share them for you on social media. Feel free to share your pictures by tagging @FriendsOfTheLightHouse
Race Results
In-person race results will be monitored by T3 Race Management and posted to RunSignUp.com.
Virtual race participants will submit results by heading to the RunSignUp.com Results Page by Sunday, September 19th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
BREAKFAST Donation Drive
Help fill our Light House Food Pantry with the following healthy breakfast items:
Cereal, Oatmeal, Canned Fruit, Shelf-Stable Milk, Fruit Juice (100% juice)
Donations can be dropped off at packet pick-up or on race day.
Weather
Since when has a little rain stopped a group of dedicated runners? 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. Participants will be informed of any changes to the race as soon as we become aware of such changes. In the event, we are forced to cancel the in-person race due to COVID-19 restrictions all registrants will be automatically switched over to the virtual race option.
Refunds & Transfers
No refunds or transfers.
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