Historic Drawbridge Running Festival
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Event Overview
The Historic Drawbridge Running Festival takes place in Talbot County, Maryland. The event includes a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5k race. All courses are USATF certified.
Distances
The event offers three race distances:
- Marathon (26.1 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5k (3.1 miles)
Course Details
The half marathon course starts on Tilghman Island at the Wylder Hotel and proceeds straight along Route 33 to St. Michaels, finishing at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The marathon follows the same initial route before turning onto Bozman-Neavitt Road, traveling through Bozman, and turning around near Neavitt before returning to St. Michaels. The 5k is an out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
The courses are noted for being very flat, with minimal elevation change and few turns. There is an eight-hour time limit for the marathon and half marathon. Shuttle buses are available on race morning to transport participants from the museum finish area to the start line on Tilghman Island. Aid stations are located along the course. All participants receive free entry to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
