Race Information

REGISTRATION is done On-line only.Registration is open now .The Registration link follows the race information.

THE GOVERNOR'S BAY BRIDGE RUN is a 10km foot race over the Chesapeake BayBridge conducted by the Annapolis Striders Inc. with the help of volunteers, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Bay Bridge Walk.The course is not certified for distance (No, they will not close down the bridge so we can accurately measure it by USTFA standards!).

RACE DIRECTOR:Charlie Muskin

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS HOTLINE: 410-268-1165

FEE: $30

LIMIT: 3,000 runners. No race day entries.

Entry Is typically closed by April 7^th

Registration will close on April 16th

NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON

Numbers are non-transferable.

Price includes 5% processing fee.

THE RACE BEGINS ON KENT ISLAND (bus transportation to the start is provided from Sandy Point State Park, see below for details) at the foot of the Bridge, with 2 miles uphill, followed by 2 miles downhill and 2 miles on flat roads in Sandy Point State Park.Water stops will be located at mile 2 and mile 4.

PLACE AND TIME: All runners must ride on the buses from SandyPointState Park across the BayBridge to the starting line.Buses will leave at 7:00 a.m. SHARP!Numbers are required to ride the bus.Further information and directions will be provided in the confirmation email/letter.NOTE: the buses close their doors and start to leave promptly at 7:00.DO NOT expect to get on a bus after that time even if the last bus in line is empty and not moving.These rules have been set down by the Bay Bridge Walk authorities (who supply the buses) and there is no exception!Plan to arrive at the Park early (by 6:00 a.m.!) as there is only one road into the park and it starts to backup early (even with dozens of volunteers and the Park Police directing traffic).The Park opens at 5:30 a.m.Remember: it is better to arrive early, relax and use our fine port-a-pots than it is to be late and miss the bus!

BAYBRIDGEWALK: Runners and others may participate in the Bay Bridge Walk after the Run by boarding the Walk buses at designated parking areas, but not from SandyPointState Park. For WALKINFO: 1-877-Bayspan or www.mdta.state.md.us/bridgewalk.html.Please note that there is simply no way to do the Race and then do the walk (the first person who figures out how to do this and advises the Striders may receive a free entry for the next Race).

CANCELLATION POLICY:The Run is a part of the Bay Bridge Walk.Officials of the Chesapeake BayBridge and other State of Maryland agencies have authority to cancel the Run for public safety reasons.The Annapolis Striders and its sponsors have no input or control over their decision.The Striders and its sponsors cannot be held responsible if the Run is cancelled.In the event of cancellation prior to the first day of packet-pickup, each entrant will be provided a premium, or alternately, the Striders may elect to refund each entrant’s fee.In the event of cancellation after packet-pickup begins, each entrant who arrives at packet-pickup will receive a premium.There will be no refunds.[NOTE: The Race was canceled in 2002, for the first time, due to extremely high winds, dense fog and strong rain which prevented the safe closing of one bridge span.The Race was cancelled in 2003 due to national security concerns.]

ALTERNATE COURSE:In the event that the Bay Bridge Walk is cancelled, thus canceling the Race across the Bridge, the Striders intend to run the Race on an alternate 10km course beginning and ending from SandyPointState Park.At this time the intention is to start and end the Race at the present location of the finish line.The start would be 8am.The course is still under discussion with officials of SandyPointState Park, the Bay Bridge Authorities and AnneArundelCounty authorities.We are trying to plan a run with as much scenic enjoyment as possible (although nothing compares to the Bridge).

REFUNDS:This Race has a “no refund” policy.This policy applies to both Race cancellations and entrants’ cancellation (runners who want to cancel because of injury or other personal reasons).In short, the Race fee is for entrance to the Race and any premium is a gift which will be distributed in accordance with the Race application.

RUNNER'S PREMIUMS & NUMBERS:All entrants will receive confirmation by email.Bib Numbers, chips and premiums can be picked up at the New Balance Store in the Annapolis Mall on Friday, April 30th (noon-9 pm) & Saturday, May 1st (10 am-6 pm). If absolutely necessary, a third party may pick up an runner's packet, with written authorization.NOTE: Sorry, no pickup on Thursday.Late packet pick-up will be at Bus Pick Up/Drop-Off race morning at SandyPointState Park from 6 am - 6:45 am.

PREMIUM:The premium has been selected, view it here: CLICK HERE

AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, and first male and female Masters, as determined by Gun-time.Age Group awards will be given for the top three male and female finishers as determined by chip time for the following categories: 13&Under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and male 60-69, 70&Over and female 60&Over.The Awards Ceremony will take place at approximately 10 am at the Finish Line.Any award winner who does not pick up their trophy at the ceremony will be notified and must make arrangements to retrieve their award at another time.

HOTELS:For reservations please contact the Annapolis Tourist Bureau: 410-268-8687.There are a number of national-chain motels on Rt. 50 almost within eyesight of SandyPointState Park and the BayBridge on both sides of the Bay.

PROCEEDS:A portion of the proceeds go to the Chesapeake Bay Trust.In 15 years, over $150,000 has been contributed to the Bay Trust.Help preserve the Chesapeake Bay by making a tax-deductible donation with your entry.Every donation of $15 or more (above race fee) will receive a commemorative pin.

CONFIRMATION EMAIL: Will be sent to all registrants.Be sure that the email address that you provide when you register is correct.

RULES:No headphones, no wheeled vehicles, no baby joggers, no dogs, and no runners who expect to run slower than 12 minutes per mile (these runners should consider participating in the Bay Bridge Walk beginning at 9 a.m.).The course will be closed before entering Sandy Point Park at a time determined to be slower than a 12 minute per mile pace and those runners reaching that point after that time will be required to take a straggler bus to the finish area (this is so that we can open the park to vehicle traffic earlier to allow the runners to leave the park following the Race).This course is not appropriate for wheelchair athletes

ChampionChip Timing System:The Annapolis Striders are pleased to again present a new electronic timing system for the Governor's Bay Bridge Run.Known nationally as ChampionChip, the system will enable us to score our runners electronically, thus providing more accurate results more quickly.At packet pickup, all runners will receive a bib number and an envelope containing a computer chip to be tied to their shoelace.ENTRANTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED if they switch chips with another runner.Runners who do not wear the chips will not receive a time.More comprehensive instructions on the use of the chips will be included in the confirmation email. However, please note that each runner is responsible for the return of their chip after the Race, and will be assessed a $30 fee for not returning the chip.

REGISTRATION:

All registration is done on-line at Do It Sports.First, you use the directl link provided below and complete all required information.PLEASE be careful and review ALL information after you complete the entry – we have significant problems each year at Packet Pickup each year due to incorrect entered information, from switching first and last names to incorrect sex to wrong birthdates.Thanks.Second, you determine how to pay.Payment can be made in one of four ways:

-On-Line [secured] with credit card (do the entire registration on-line)

-By Fax to: (734) 544-7709 (enter your information on-line and then send your credit card information to DoItSports by Fax)

-By Mail check to: 615 South Mansfield, Ypsilanti, MI48197 (enter your information on-line and then mail your payment to Do It Sports, but registration is NOT complete until the check clears)

-By Phone to: (734) 544-7700 (give your credit card information over the telephone)

Go to Online Registration -:CLICK HERE

To Verify confirmation of entry:: CLICK HERE