Races 10K · Annapolis, USA
Bay Bridge Run
Bay Bridge Run is a rolling 10K in Annapolis, USA, held each November. The 10k runs over the eastbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge span. It climbs gently for about 2.7 km to the middle, then drops about 60 m over roughly 3 km to the Eastern Shore. Early November on the Chesapeake is usually cool and often breezy on the open bridge, with temperatures around 4 to 14°C. Annapolis's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
rolling
10K
Conditions
Early November on the Chesapeake is usually cool and often breezy on the open bridge, with temperatures around 4 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
The 10k runs over the eastbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge span. It climbs gently for about 2.7 km to the middle, then drops about 60 m over roughly 3 km to the Eastern Shore.
Annapolis's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the 2026 race opened on 21 April 2026
- Price
- From $80, rising to $115 in race week (2026 race)
Official Bay Bridge Run site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Time limit
- 2 hours
The course in numbers
About 7 km of the route is on the bridge. The ascent is steady, with a maximum grade of 3 per cent, and the descent follows after the midpoint water station.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Surface
- Closed roadway on the eastbound bridge span
- Total climb
- 60 m (200 ft)
- Total descent
- 60 m (200 ft)
Worth knowing
- The eastbound span is normally closed to people on foot, so the race is one of the few chances to cross it.
- Walkers can enter, but they use the right-hand lane and must also finish within the time limit.
Pick your goal for Annapolis
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We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Bay Bridge Run?
- It is held each November in Annapolis, USA. Check the official Bay Bridge Run site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Bay Bridge Run course flat?
- The 10k runs over the eastbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge span. It climbs gently for about 2.7 km to the middle, then drops about 60 m over roughly 3 km to the Eastern Shore.
- How do I enter the Bay Bridge Run?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the 2026 race opened on 21 April 2026. Price: From $80, rising to $115 in race week (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Bay Bridge Run?
- Match your preparation to Bay Bridge Run's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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