St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks

SMRF VIP EXPERIENCE

The St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks offers one of the most scenic post-race parties in the country, and for those looking for an extra special experience, we've created a package that allows you to enjoy some amazing perks after the race. The VIP Experience includes:

• Exclusive access to indoor restrooms at the start
• Special enclosed VIP area at the post-race party at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
• Exclusive access to the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse with elevated coastal views at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
• Private post-race restrooms
• VIP food and beverage selection with additional menu options
• Complimentary drink (21+) bracelet
• Priority bag check before and after the race
• Special gift from Brooks Running & Charm City Run    

The SMRF VIP Experience is $81.50 per person and is limited to 75 spots. Entry to the half marathon, 10K, or 5K races is not included in the cost of the SMRF VIP Experience. Don’t miss your chance to cap off your race with this unique St. Michaels experience!

If you are already registered and you would like to upgrade to the "SMRF VIP EXPERIENCE," follow the directions below:

• Head to your RunSignup profile page.
• Find the "St. Michaels Running Festival" under your list of Upcoming Events and click "Manage Registration" from the menu to the right.
• Click on "ADD-ONS" from the top menu.
• Select "Yes" under SMRF VIP EXPERIENCE.
• Scroll down and click "Continue".
• Complete the checkout process and you're all set!

PACKET PICKUP

Tuesday, May 13 from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Annapolis
87 Forest Plaza
Annapolis, MD 21401

Wednesday, May 14 from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045

Thursday, May 15 from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Timonium
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Friday, May 16 from 4PM-8PM
St. Michaels High School
200 Seymour Avenue
St. Michaels, MD 21663

Saturday, May 17 from 5:30 AM-6:45 AM
St. Michaels High School
200 Seymour Avenue
St. Michaels, MD 21663

If you wish to pick up someone else's packet you must present their pre-race email that contains their QR code. We appreciate your cooperation with this.

WANT TO RUN FOR FREE? WITH OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM YOU CAN HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE REFUNDED!

Here is how it works:
1. Register online for the St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks.
2. Receive a unique referral link via your confirmation page and email.
3. Share this link with your friends, family or post on social media.
4. After 5 registrants sign up using your unique referral link you will automatically receive a refund of your registration fee.

BIB MAILING OPTION

If you are participating in the in-person race and can not make it to the race expo, or if you simply prefer having the convenience, you may choose to have your race bib and shirt mailed to you for an extra fee. The bib mailing option will close on April 27th at 11:59 pm.

Virtual participants will have their race packet mailed to them automatically at no additional charge.

Please note: If you select the bib mailing option you cannot defer your entry to the following year after the bib mailing cutoff date of April 27th.

For more information on Bib Mailing option click here.

BEER BRACELET

Each registrant in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K who is 21+ receives one complimentary beer at the post-race party. We also offer a beer bracelet as an add-on during registration which entitles the wearer to “unlimited” alcoholic drinks at the post-race party. The bracelet costs $28.50 when purchased online or at any packet-pickup, or $30 on race day. Bracelets are non-transferable, and SMRF reserves the right to deny service to anyone who appears intoxicated or cannot produce photo ID when requested.

PRE-RACE SHAKEOUT RUN

Charm City Run will host a pre-race shakeout run from St. Michaels High School on Friday, May 16 at 6:00PM. Join us for a few miles and exclusive giveaways from Brooks!

POST-RACE PARTY

When the race is over, the party begins! The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with beautiful waterfront views, is the host for our post-race party. Just a short walk from the finish line, participants can relax in a tented, green space with:

• One complimentary beer for runners 21+
• Food
• Live Music
• Fun photo ops and official race shop from Brooks

AWARDS

Awards will be given for the in-person Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K as follows:

• Top three overall male, female and non-binary finishers (based on gun time)
• Top male and female masters finishers (based on gun time)
• Top three male and female finishers in the following age groups (based on chip time): 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.

There is NO double dipping! Awards will be presented at the post-race party, so be sure to check your results on RunSignup and stick around if you’ve earned an award! There are no awards given for the virtual races.

ROAD CLOSURES

Race Day is Saturday, May 17, 2025. Please CLICK HERE to view road closure information.

RACE TRANSPORTATION

Due to traffic and parking constraints within the Town of St. Michaels, we have instituted a new transportation plan to allow participants to access the race venue while minimizing the impact on our neighbors. Participants may choose one of the following options during registration:

1. RESERVED PARKING. By popular demand, we are happy to offer Reserved Parking at this year's St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks for an additional charge of $28.50/vehicle. Participants have their choice of two locations for parking - at St. Michaels High School (closer to the Start Line) and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (closer to the Finish Line). Limited spots are available and will not be available for purchase on race day, so don't delay! Limit one parking pass per participant. This is a great opportunity to carpool with your running buddies, as you only need one pass per vehicle! *Handicapped parking is available for participants with mobility restrictions (placard required). 
2. BUS TRANSPORTATION. Bus transportation is available from Easton into St. Michaels. This is a 20-minute ride (approx.). Buses will drop you off at the start line (pre-race) and pick you up from the post-race party to return you to Easton. Bus transportation costs $9.42 per person for all passengers above the age of 5. Additional information on pickup location and timelines will be posted closer to race day, but the last bus will leave Easton for the start no later than 6:30 AM and the last bus will leave to return to Easton at 12:30.
3. STAYING IN ST. MICHAELS. If you are booking hotel accommodations in St. Michaels and will be traveling to the start without a vehicle, please select this option. To maintain the integrity of this option you may be asked to provide lodging confirmation prior to race day. 

If you are not staying in St. Michaels and do not choose to purchase parking, DO NOT plan to park in the town of St. Michaels the morning of the race.

Note: If you are already registered and would like to purchase a parking pass (while supplies last), you can do so from your runsignup.com profile page: Click on manage registration and then select Add-On. Parking and bus transportation fees are non-refundable.

HOTEL PARTNER

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a local hotel for a discounted group rate :

Holiday Inn Express Easton
8561 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601

Booking Link for the Holiday Inn Express Easton

Group Code is 'STM' or you can mention St. Michaels Running Festival while booking over the phone.

STARTING WAVES

Please CLICK HERE for "starting wave" information.

PAST RESULTS (2020 AND EARLIER)

To view results from prior to 2021 click here.

To view 2021 through 2024 results, click on "RESULTS" tab at top of page.

TRAINING

Are you ready to race a 5K, 10K, or 1/2 Marathon in St. Michaels?

Join our newest 5K, 10K or half marathon training program and we will get you ready for this May race in St. Michaels, Maryland. No matter your pace or experience level, if your next goal is to race a half marathon, or to hold yourself accountable to a distance running routine this fall, there is a place in our groups for you! Our programs are open to everyone from the runner attempting their first endurance event to the repeat competitive runner. Training can be individualized to your experience and goals. The program will prepare to race your best - whether you're new to long distance running or a seasoned half marathoner. Please note that you don’t have to run a race to join this training group.

Our groups meet twice a week - once a week for speed workouts and once a week for long runs. Your expert coach will also provide you with a weekly training plan that will guide your preparation for your target half marathon. Along the way you'll learn about about increasing your mileage, tempo runs, track workouts, hill workouts, recovery runs, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and much more.

You can sign up for a St. Michaels Festival Training Program during online registration. For more information email: natalie@charmcityrun.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY

SMRF is happy to offer free race photography to capture your awesome running photos at the start, on the course and at the finish. When you see a photographer on the course, don’t forget to put on a big smile, break out your best (or goofiest) pose or simply give a big cheer. We want to make sure we catch a great moment of your SMRF experience.

Want to help out? We couldn't do it without our many volunteers! There are lots of opportunities to get involved at the St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks. Click here to learn more and sign up. Don't forget - volunteers are eligible for our Volunteer Incentive Program where you can earn free entries to your favorite Charm City Run races!

The St. Michaels Running Festival presented by Brooks is owned and operated by Charm City Run Events, a race management and production company located in the Baltimore region with races throughout the state of Maryland. Charm City Run Events is committed to providing a unique and supportive race environment to participants of all faces and paces. Like most runners, we live for the spirit of race day. We love watching friends cross their first finish line together and competitive runners hitting that PR. We also love the celebration afterwards (especially if there's a free beer at the finish!). From 5Ks to Half Marathons, Charm City Run Events offers some of the best in racing in the Mid-Atlantic region! For more information, please click here.

With eight store locations around Maryland, Charm City Run is a Running & Walking Specialty company that is committed to fitting every customer in the "right" shoe.  If you are training for your next event or just looking for something comfortable to wear day-to-day stop in and check us out! Learn more at charmcityrun.com.

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