Race Info

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Start/Finish location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
550 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Parking Lot Opens: 5:00a.m. Runners must be in stadium parking lot by 6:30 to allow roads to close for race start. Parking is included in your entry fee – no charge for runners on race day.

The Annapolis Half is capped at 4,000 runners.

The Annapolis 10k is capped at 1,000 runners. (The 10k sold out in 2015!)

Note: There is a 3-1/2 hour time limit for both the half marathon and 10k. Police will reopen the roads at 10:30 am and will no longer direct traffic. Runners on the course must move to the sidewalks if directed to do so by police or course monitors.

What you get:

• Half Marathon and 10k Finishers each receive a great premium after the race
• Half Marathon or 10k Finisher’s Medal
• Plenty of water and nun energy on the course and at the finish
• Half marathoners receive a Clif Shot at mile 6.5
• Post-race bananas and bagels and our award-winning Country Tomato soup or vegetable broth
• A great after-party with live music, Fordham and Michelob Ultra beer, Bold Rock Cider and Old Dominion Root Beer
• What other race gives you a dozen oysters, grilled or on the half shell for all finishers!

2016 Half Marathon and10k Finishers’ Premium

The Half Marathon Fleece Hoodie is sure to be one of your favorite race premiums ever! They come in white or light heather gray (you will have a choice as long as both colors are still available).

10k Finishers will receive an awesome short sleeve tech running shirt – the women’s style is a navy heather (hard to tell in the photo!) and the men receive a heather gray one.

2016 Medals

This year’s medal features McDowell Hall at St. John’s College, originally designed in 1742 as the Colonial Governor’s Mansion. Both Half Marathon and 10k Finishers receive medals (10k medal is slightly smaller).

Awards

Overall and Masters

A custom award will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top male and female masters runners. NO cash prizes are awarded.

Age Group Awards

The top three finishers in each age group will receive awards. Age groups are five year increments, from 15 and under to 70 and over.

Electronic Timing

The Annapolis Running Classic will use the B-Tag technology which offers runners a more streamlined race experience than the traditional chip system. On race day, the B-Tag remains on your bib to ensure that your time will be recorded.  In addition, there are no chips that need to be returned.

Tips to receiving your time and photos:

• B-Tag remains on your bib
• Race bib (number) is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is pinned in all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
• We hate to state the obvious, but if discarding clothing along the course, make sure your bib isn’t attached to it

Race-Day Parking

Plenty of parking is available at the stadium starting at 5:00 am. We recommend arriving before 6:00 because of expected heavy traffic. Roads around the stadium will close around 6:45 am so you must be in the parking lot by 6:30 am. If you plan on picking up your bib before the race allow lots of time. There will be a heated, lighted tent for all runners to gather before the race. There will be no charge for runners to park.

When approaching the stadium from Rowe Boulevard, please follow signs and the directions of parking officials. Cars will be directed into the lot via both Farragut Road and Taylor Avenue, so use both lanes on Rowe Boulevard.

Transfers / Deferrals

Transfers to other runners and deferrals to 2016 can be made through November 2, 1016. To do this, go to the Registration Updates/Deferrals page and log in to your account. Near the bottom of the page, go to My Registered Races, then View/Edit Registration. Click on the proper tab to make your updates.

DEFERRALS: There is a $20 deferral fee.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN EVENTS: There is no fee to change between race distances, but if transferring from the 10k to the half marathon, the difference in entry fee will be charged. No refunds will be made if changing from the half marathon to the 10k.
TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER RUNNER: If you would like to transfer your bib to a friend, you have the option of “gifting” it to them or opting to being reimbursed online after they have purchased the bib. If you are gong to be reimbursed by cash or check, select the “Gift” option.

ALL TRANSFERS AND DEFERRALS MUST BE COMPLETED BY November 2, 2016. No transfers or deferrals can be made after this date, no exceptions!

Updates to Registration

You can make changes to your registration such as shirt size, address, email, etc. To do so, go to the Registration Updates/Deferrals page to log into your account.

 

Hydration Stations

Water will be available at hydration stations located at approximately:
Half Marathon: miles 1.75, 2.75, 4, 6.5, 7.75, 8.25, 9.75, 12.5
10k: 1.75, 2.75, 4, 5.5

nuun energy will be served at all but the first station.

Glukose energy gels will be located at mile 6.5 on the half marathon course.