The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival
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The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival

Annapolis, Maryland, United States View on map
Sep 13, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

We are kicking off the Maryland Seafood Festival in a BIG way.

Introducing The Peake Run: The Big Ducking 10K to Celebrate 60 Years.

Join us Sunday morning for a one-of-a-kind race experience along the Chesapeake Bay, featuring the World’s Largest Rubber Duck and celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Maryland Seafood Festival.

The coolest part- your finish line will be on the sands of the Chesapeake Bay with the World's Largest Duck, aka Mama Duck, who stands 60 feet tall and 70 feet long!

Choose your distance:

10K (6 miles): Our featured race for 60 years
5K: Fast, scenic, and perfect for all levels
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Family-friendly and open to all

Course:

The course starts and ends at East Beach where you'll get to enjoy views of the iconic Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The down and out course goes along the brand new and recently completed Broadneck Peninsula Trail. 

**All races take place before the festival opens, giving you the perfect transition from finish line to Maryland seafood, drinks, and live music. 

What Is Included:
Finisher medal
Official event shirt
Same-day admission to the Maryland Seafood Festival
Access to post-race food, drinks, and entertainment

Parking
Parking is managed by the State of Maryland at Sandy Point State Park.

$20 per vehicle (available as an add-on during registration)

Spectators
Friends and family are encouraged to come out and cheer!
Please note: Spectators must purchase a Maryland Seafood Festival ticket for entry. Entry is only discounted to only $5 where normal entry fees for the Maryland Seafood Festival is $15 to $20 for regular attendees.

Post-Race Activities
After you cross the finish line, stick around and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival, featuring:

Local seafood vendors
Live music
Craft beverages
Waterfront views of the Chesapeake Bay

Packet Pick-Up
Bib, shirt, and race materials will be distributed during the week of the race. Packet pick up the morning will not be offered. 
Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and staging!

Giving Back
A portion of the proceeds will benefit local non-profits dedicated to protecting the Chesapeake Bay and preserving our way of life on the water.

Swag and Giveaways
All participants will receive a finisher medal and event shirt.
Additional giveaways and partner activations will be announced.

 
What to Bring
Water, running gear, and anything you need for race day.
We recommend arriving ready to run and prepared for waterfront conditions.

 
Important Notes
Course distances and start times may adjust slightly based on logistics
This event is expected to sell out and once capacity is reached, registration will close.
This race is rain or shine!
 
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please contact Jeremiah@peakesocial.com

Pick your distance

Running

The Peake 10K- 6 Miles for 60 Years of the MD Seafood Food

Down and back starting at the beach and then down the Broadneck Trail.

Sep 13, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

5K Run

Sep 13, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$50.00
Closed

One Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sep 13, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Annapolis, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 17.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 25.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 17.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 26.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
73.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 13, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 13, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 32m

The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time (EDT) in Annapolis on September 13, 2026 — 12h 32m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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2026 results — The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival

322 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the The Peake 10K- 6 Miles for 60 Years of the MD Seafood Food

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Leading finishers of the 2026 The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival
Place Name Time Pace
1 steve velasquez 40:36 6:32 /mi
2 Jr Mendoza Cruz 55:49 8:59 /mi
3 Komlavi Attameklo 55:56 9:00 /mi
4 Luis Reyes 55:57 9:00 /mi
5 Khalil Smith 56:42 9:07 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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