Bay Bridge Run
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Race Day
46–64°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
Bay Bridge Run is a 10K crossing of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge on November 8, 2026. Participants register for a wave; the first award-eligible wave starts at 7:00am EST. The published 10K total is $114.98 including a $9.98 fee, with the Price increases to beginning after November 1. Travel planning is essential: there is no runner parking or drop-off at the start, and every participant must ride an official shuttle while wearing their bib. Shuttles leave designated lots every 15–20 minutes from 6:00am to 8:00am; runners must board one hour before their wave. Parking passes cost $20 through registration or add-ons, with no race-day parking-pass sales. Packet pickup is November 7 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. There is no race-day packet pickup or gear check. The course has a two-hour limit, with the bridge cleared by 11:00am and the finish closed by 11:30am.
Questions about the Bay Bridge Run 2026
When is the Bay Bridge Run 2026?
Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Where is the Bay Bridge Run?
Annapolis to Kent Island, Maryland, United States.
What time does the Bay Bridge Run start?
The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.
What is the Bay Bridge Run time limit?
2 hours; bridge clears by 11:00am and finish closes 11:30am.
How do I enter the Bay Bridge Run 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via RunSignup.
How much does the Bay Bridge Run 2026 cost?
10K: $105.
When and where is packet pickup for the Bay Bridge Run?
Nov 7, 2026: 10:00am–4:00pm at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.
What is the Bay Bridge Run elevation gain?
60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Bay Bridge Run course like?
It passes Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
What is the weather like at the Bay Bridge Run?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–18 °C (46–64 °F). Feels cool.
Where are the Bay Bridge Run results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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