Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD

Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Annapolis, MD
Venue
550 Taylor Ave
Start Time
7:30 AM
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $90.00
Events
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Includes
Race T-Shirt
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The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K takes place December 19, 2026, in Annapolis, Maryland, starting at 7:30 AM from 550 Taylor Ave. The event offers three distance options: a 1-mile race, a 10K, and a half marathon, accommodating runners of varying experience levels and training cycles. Entry fees range from $40 to $90 depending on distance and registration timing. This December race gives endurance athletes a chance to test fitness late in the year or serve as a final goal race before the holiday break. Athletes traveling to Annapolis for this event should plan accordingly for winter weather conditions typical of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay region.

From the Race Organizer
Join us on December 19th for a 2026 HOLIDAY HUSTLE themed event! Show off your holiday spirit and join us on Saturday, December 19th, 2026 as we Run Naptown! The Half Marathon, 10k, or 5k distances are the perfect way to wrap up your year of running, with our USATF certified half marathon course. Set your PR for 2026 as we start from the US Naval Academy and travel in to downtown Annapolis, finally venturing out to the Baltimore-Annapolis trail (for the half marathon). This year we are partnered with the FRIENDS OF ANNE ARUNDEL TRAILS to help their mission in promoting, protecting and enhancing the multimodal trails of Anne Arundel County. Be sure to show off your Holiday Cheer this year, as we will be giving out Santa Caps to all! Prizes for the most festive runners will also be given out too! We can't wait to spend the holiday with you!! And who knows, we might have a special visitor for the young at heart to wish us all a Happy Holiday! Also check out our White Elephant program this year! When you join us for the festivities, and you bring a gift for someone else, you can also TAKE a gift from the White Elephant table! Who knows what you will get. (We do ask that you only take a gift if you've brought a gift to exchange) Start Location: USNA Stadium - 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD HALF MARATHON/10K Start Time 0730 am 5k Start Time 0740

Course & Travel Notes

The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K takes place at 36 ft elevation in Annapolis, Maryland. The 7:30 AM start time is 10 minutes after sunrise on December 19, 2026. December typical monthly weather normals for the area include an average high of 48°F and average low of 34°F. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the nearest airport, located 15.9 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 36 ft elevation☀️ Typically 48°F / 34°F✈️ Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) — 15.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD?

Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD takes place on December 19, 2026. The race is held in Annapolis, Maryland.

Where is Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD held?

Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD is held at 550 Taylor Ave in Annapolis, Maryland.

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