Maryland · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Naptown Half Marathon
Naptown Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Annapolis, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling waterfront, ~500 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- naptownrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from naptownrun.com, checked September 24, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 42°F at the start, 86% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2022 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026)
About the Naptown Half Marathon
A scenic late-year run through the historic streets and waterfront of Maryland's capital, passing the State House and Naval Academy area.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A scenic late-year run through the historic streets and waterfront of Maryland's capital, passing the State House and Naval Academy area.
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Naptown Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Naptown Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Naptown Half Marathon held?
- In Annapolis, Maryland.
- What distances does the Naptown Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Naptown Half Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Naptown Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Naptown Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from naptownrun.com, checked September 24, 2026).
- What time does the Naptown Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Naptown Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Naptown Half Marathon?
- about 42°F at the start, 86% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2022 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026).
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