Historic Drawbridge Running Festival

The Historic Drawbridge Running Festival takes place in St. Michaels, Maryland, across Talbot County, featuring a Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K. The courses are USATF-certified and pitched as Maryland’s flatest routes, highlighting scenic Tilghman Island and the Chesapeake Bay region.

The Half Marathon routes from Tilghman Island toward St. Michaels along Route 33 in a near-straight 13.1 miles with few turns and minimal elevation; the Marathon follows the same course before a final loop through Bozman and back to St. Michaels.

The 5K is an out-and-back from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Special features include free entry to CBMM, shuttle service to the Wylder Hotel start, and an 8-hour finish cutoff for all distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.