The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking 60th Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival 2026 — Annapolis, MD

We are kicking off Sunday morning at Maryland Seafood Festival in a BIG way. Introducing The Peake Run: The Big Ducking 10K to Celebrate 60 Years. Join us September 13th for a one-of-a-kind race experience along the Chesapeake Bay, featuring the World’s Largest Rubber Duck and celebrating the 60 year celebration of the start of the Maryland Seafood Festival. The coolest part- your finish line will be Sandy Point State park overlooking the Chesapeake Bay with Mama Duck, who stands 60 feet tall and 70 feet long! Choose your distance: 10K (6 miles): Our featured race for 60 years 5K : Fast, scenic, and perfect for all levels 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk : Family-friendly and open to all Course: The course starts and ends at East Beach, where you'll get to enjoy views of the iconic Chesapeake Bay Bridge. This down-and-out course goes along the brand-new Broadneck Peninsula Trail. The course will go along the sidewalk on East Beach, head out through the trail cut-through (which is a packed dirt road), and then to the Broadneck Peninsula Trail before looping back to the start line. **All races take place before the festival opens, giving you the perfect transition from the finish line to Maryland seafood, drinks, and live music. All racers will be able to hang out and stay as long as they want for the Seafood Festival. Start Times*: 10K: 8:00 AM 5K: 9:00 AM 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 9:45 AM *Start times may be adjusted slightly based on the number of participants, weather, or other factors to ensure a great race! Cut-off time: all racers must finish by 10:30 AM. This is approximately a 29-minute-per-mile pace. What Is Included: Finisher medal Official event shirt Same-day admission to the Maryland Seafood Festival Access to post-race light snacks, drinks, and entertainment Parking Parking is managed by the State of Maryland at Sandy Point State Park. Update on parking! We were able to secure $12 per vehicle (available as an add-on during registration). This has been added to the site. Spectators Friends and family are encouraged to come out and cheer! Please note: Spectators must purchase a Maryland Seafood Festival ticket for entry. Entry is only discounted for spectators with the entry fees for the Maryland Seafood Festival is regularly around $20. Children under 18 and elders over 80 do not require a paid spectator pass. Post-Race Activities After you cross the finish line, stick around and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival, featuring: Local seafood vendors Live music Craft beverages Waterfront views of the Chesapeake Bay Packet Pick-Up Bib, shirt, and race materials will be distributed during the week of the race. Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pm, we will have bib pickup in Annapolis! Join us at StretchMed in Annapolis and get a pre-race tune-up if interesed! Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and staging! The walk from your car to the race is roughly 1/2 mile! Getting into the park can take 15 to 20 minutes for people to show their parking pass and for the front gate to let cars in. Giving Back A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profits dedicated to protecting the Chesapeake Bay and preserving our way of life on the water. Swag and Giveaways All participants will receive a finisher medal and event shirt. Additional giveaways and partner activations will be announced. What to Bring Water, running gear, and anything you need for race day. We recommend arriving ready to run and prepared for waterfront conditions. Important Notes Course distances and start times may adjust slightly based on logistics This event is expected to sell out, and once capacity is reached, registration will close. This race is rain or shine! Sponsorship Opportunities Available Please contact Jeremiah@peakesocial.com