How hilly is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis) 10K?
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis) 10K is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 61 m.
Decision summary
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
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Route details
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis) 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis) 10K is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 61 m.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (Annapolis) 10K route starts at Staggered start waves every 15 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026 and finishes at Eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Kent Island, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Underfoot, expect paved bridge roadway. It passes Chesapeake Bay Bridge (eastbound span), Chesapeake Bay and Kent Island. Celebration Village post-race party at Chesapeake Bay Business Park (7 a.m. - 2 p.m. race day) with live music, food, drinks and family activities, open to runners, friends and family.
Bag check available at the expo / start logistics (Anne Arundel County Fair Grounds expo lists bag check). The eastbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is closed to vehicle traffic once a year for the race; the bridge is otherwise closed to pedestrian traffic except during this annual event. Eight waves staggered every 15 minutes from 7:00 AM (~2,000 participants per wave). Live music featured at the post-race Celebration Village (not stated as on-course). 1. Celebration Village post-race party at Chesapeake Bay Business Park (7 a.m. - 2 p.m. race day) with live music, food, drinks and family activities, open to runners, friends and family.