Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K 2026

The race.

The Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K takes place December 19, 2026, in Annapolis, MD, offering three race distances starting from USNA Stadium at 550 Taylor Avenue. The half marathon and 10K begin at 7:30 a.m., while the 5K starts at 7:40 a.m. The half marathon course is USATF certified and includes sections of the Baltimore-Annapolis trail. All participants receive Santa hats, and prizes are awarded for the most festive runners. A white elephant gift exchange is available—runners may bring a wrapped or unwrapped gift (under $10) and take one in return if they've brought a gift to exchange. Proceeds benefit Friends of Anne Arundel Trails, which promotes and protects multimodal trails in Anne Arundel County.