How hilly is the Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon?
The Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 201 m.
Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon at a glance
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Road, Mixed
- Scenery
- Waterfront, Historic, City, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon route go?
The Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon route starts at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis and finishes at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis. Underfoot, expect paved roads and the B&A Trail (rail-trail). It passes Main Street, Church Circle, City Dock, Ego Alley and Maryland State House. Runs through downtown Annapolis past the City Dock and Naval Academy, crosses the Naval Academy Bridge, and includes a 1.5-mile out-and-back on the B&A Trail before returning to the stadium.
What should runners know on race day for the Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon?
Road closures are implemented in downtown Annapolis for the event.
Race character
Scenery
- Waterfront
- Historic
- City
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Trail
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 201 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- 3,750
- Field cap
- 1,200
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open Entry road half marathon.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Road closures are implemented in downtown Annapolis for the event.
- Medal
- Finisher medal with a 'Message in a Bottle' theme symbolising a leap of faith.
- Finisher tee
- New Balance branded race shirt provided to entrants.
Access and course status
- Start
- Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
- Finish
- Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved roads and the B&A Trail (rail Trail).
- Landmarks
- Main Street, Church Circle, City Dock, Ego Alley, Maryland State House, United States Naval Academy, Naval Academy Bridge, Severn River, B&A Trail
- Notable features
- Festive post-race party with live band
- part of the America 250 celebration
- Runs through downtown Annapolis past the City Dock and Naval Academy, crosses the Naval Academy Bridge, and includes a 1.5-mile out-and-back on the B&A Trail before returning to the stadium