Sandy Point State Park - Happy Little 5K
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- 1100 E College Pkwy, 21409
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run along the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park, enjoying scenic views and live music while supporting vital environmental projects.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Discover the beauty of Sandy Point State Park at the Happy Little 5K, offering stunning Chesapeake Bay views on a rolling course. This event supports the FOMSP Small Grants/Big Impact program, with proceeds dedicated to tree planting, invasive species removal, and pollinator habitat projects. Enjoy live music, a celebrity visit, and a unique giveaway, making for a memorable morning that combines fitness with environmental stewardship. Top finishers will receive awards.
What to expect
- A scenic 3.1-mile run with awesome Chesapeake Bay views.
- Enjoy live music and a visit from a nationally recognized celebrity.
- Top finishers receive awards; no premium item or medal for all participants.
Standout details
- Awesome Chesapeake Bay scenery
- Supports environmental projects
- Live music featuring Sparks and McCoy
- Celebrity visit & unique giveaway
Perks & features
- After-Party
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
Enjoy the awesome scenery of the Chesapeake Bay as you participate in the Sandy Point Happy Little 5k!
Where: Sandy Point State Park, East Beach
When: Saturday April 18th, 9 am
Registration fee: $25 + fees
Event Details
The Happy Little Trees Sandy Point 5k Event encourages participants to live a healthy lifestyle and support the FOMSP Small Grants/Big Impact grant program. Proceeds will be use for tree planting, invasive species removal and pollinator habitat projects.
Participants will not receive a premium item or finishers medal for this event, however top finishers will receive an award!
The event will include live music featuring Sparks and McCoy, a visit from a nationally recognized celebrity and a unique giveaway .
Your registration also includes the park entrance fee!
No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park or for this event.
Please have your confirmation available when arriving at the park. The parking fee is covered by your entrance fee. You may stay in the park after the race but will have to move your vehicle to the south beach parking area.
Race will be facilitated by Bishop Events.
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