Runner Tracking is available now!  Runner Tracking, also known as Athlete Updates, are real time messages sent to your mobile phone that update you on the athletes you're following while they are participating in the event on race day.

How does it work?

• Set up or sign in to your account
• Find the athletes you want to follow on race day
• NOTE:  Those who sign up late may not be available to be tracked until closer to race day
• Specify the type of updates you would like to receive
• After entering you text number be sure to hit NEXT and complete the process by clicking FINISH at the bottom of the page.

March 2, 2026

Thinking about making any changes to your registration? The deadline to do so is Friday, March 6th at midnight! This includes the following:

1. Defer registration until 2027
2. Change T-Shirt size
3. Add the mailing option
4. Change mailing address
5. Change distance
6. Switch to virtual

NOTE: If you already selected the mailing option, we ask that you double-confirm we are sending it to the correct address by checking your runsignup account.

JANUARY 21, 2026

Race shirt giveaways for the 2026 Annapolis Running Festival were revealed yesterday.  We’re thrilled to welcome New Balance as the official gear sponsor of this year’s event! Known for their commitment to performance, comfort, and style, New Balance is helping us elevate the race experience by providing every registered runner with an exclusive New Balance race shirt. We can’t wait for participants to hit the starting line sporting premium gear from one of the most trusted names in running—get ready to look great, feel great, and run your best!

Race shirts will be long sleeve for all three distances.  The shirts will have a unique logo that speaks to the Annapolis nautical culture.  The shirts feature a ship’s wheel is a rich symbol of guidance, control, and the journey through life’s unpredictable waters. It represents the power and responsibility of steering one’s own course, even amid uncertainty.