Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Annapolis, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

Half Marathon5K1 Mile

Entry is $50 now and rises to $60 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Annapolis RUN for The Light House

The course runs through Quiet Waters Park and into the Hillsmere Shores neighborhood along the Chesapeake Bay. The terrain follows park trails, and the half marathon route takes runners out into the waterfront community before looping back. Bib colors separate the two distances at the point where the courses split, so volunteers can direct runners without confusion.

Packet pickup runs the day before at The Light House shelter on Hudson Street, set up as a drive-through. You stay in your car and someone brings your packet to you. The race itself starts from the Sassafras Pavilion inside the park, and a post-race breakfast is served at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

204finishers

21:18winner

36:47median

1:20:35cutoff

Top 3: Trey Holland (21:18) · Natalie Vance (21:18) · Caitlyn Reinauer (21:57)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

202finishers

1:22:53winner

2:11:36median

3:40:16cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Metz (1:22:53) · Kyle Bergman (1:24:24) · Justin Parker (1:25:59)

The Annapolis RUN for The Light House has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:00$108

3.1 Miles9/20/2026 08:45$50

1 Mile9/20/2026 09:00$25

13.1 Miles9/18/2026 06:00$30

3.1 Miles9/18/2026 06:00$30

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Common Questions About the Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Will I finish last at the Annapolis RUN for The Light House?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:35, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Annapolis RUN for The Light House a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 204 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Annapolis RUN for The Light House?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:18 while the median finisher took 36:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.