Mike Sterling 10k/5k
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About the race
The Mike Sterling Race is an annual running event held in Crisfield, Maryland during the National Hard Crab Derby. The event is the 48th edition and uses the Crisfield City Dock at the end of Rt. 413 as the start and finish location.
The event includes the following distances:
- 10 km race
- 5 km race
- 10 km ruck with 20 pound weight
The course is described as fast and flat and runs through the city, neighborhood streets, and along the waterfront outskirts. Water stops are provided at three locations along the route.
Packet pickup for the event was scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington Beach. The 10 km ruck uses the same course as the 10 km race and requires a 20 pound load. Since 2023 the former 5k Walk was changed to a 5k Race; participants who prefer to walk are still welcome but there is no separate walking race.
The event takes place rain or shine and is nonrefundable. Proceeds support the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Registrations made on or before August 1, 2026 were guaranteed a t shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
