Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT

Location: 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
Type: Walk

Race feel

Run a beautiful half marathon or 5K along the Chesapeake Bay while supporting The Light House in their mission to end homelessness and poverty.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

The 17th annual Annapolis RUN for The Light House offers a scenic half marathon and 5K through Quiet Waters Park and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay-front community of Hillsmere Shores. This event is dedicated to supporting The Light House in Annapolis, a public charity committed to ending homelessness and poverty. Participants can enjoy a well-organized race experience while contributing to a vital cause in the community. Finisher medals and post-race breakfast are included for in-person half marathon and 5K participants.

What to expect

Enjoy scenic routes through Quiet Waters Park and along the Chesapeake Bay.
Receive a technical race shirt and a finisher medal for the half marathon or 5K.

From the organizer

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)

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)

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.