Annapolis RUN for The Light House
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)
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)
Registration is available online through September 16, 2026, or until we SELL 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
- Race support and 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
- Stay to the right unless passing
- The timing bib must be worn as directed to be officially scored.
Packet Pick Up Instructions
Saturday, September 19th at The Light House Shelter, 10 Hudson (Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only!)
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2026
TIME: 8:00am - Noon
LOCATION: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Awards
There will be finisher medals for the Half Marathoners and 5k! Super cool Awards will be for the top 3 finishers in various age categories.
Virtual Option
Run anytime and anywhere - solo or with your team between Friday, September 12th and Sunday, September 14th. Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.
Refunds & Transfers
No refunds or transfers.
