About
Event Overview
The 16th 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.
Course Description & Map
NEW START/FINISH Line - Sassafras Pavilion in Quiet Waters Park - 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Schedule
In-Person - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Race Starts:
- 8:00am Half Marathon - 11:00am (must finish in 3 hours)
- 8:45am 5K
- 9:00am 1.25 mile Walk
Registration & Pricing
Half Marathon: $98.52 (includes fees) until July 31, 2025; $109.12 from August 1 - August 31, 2025; $120.78 from September 1st to Race Day.
5K: $48.70 (includes fees) until July 31, 2025; $54.00 from August 1 - August 31, 2025; $63.60 from September 1st to Race Day.
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)
Packet Pickup Details
Packet Pick Up Instructions - Saturday, September 13th at The Light House Shelter (Half Marathoners and 5K runners Only!)
DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
TIME: 8:00am - Noon
LOCATION: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
What to Bring
Participants must bring their registration confirmation and identification for packet pickup.
Race Day Info
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.
Awards & Categories
There will be finisher medals for the Half Marathoners and 5k. Awards will be for the top 3 finishers in various age categories.
Parking & Transportation
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds or transfers. The race will be run rain or shine.
