THE RACES
HALF MARATHON
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Course Time Limit: 14:00/mile pace
Start Line: Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD location map
Finish Line: Millard Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD location map
Starting in beautiful Havre de Grace, Maryland, this USATF-certified course travels through historic HdG and over the Thomas J. Hatem Bridge into the quaint town of Perryville. Runners are treated to scenic waterfront views of the Susquehanna River before heading back to the Hatem Bridge for a fast finish and the post-race celebration. Strollers are NOT permitted in the half marathon.
What’s included in the half marathon registration?
One of the most scenic 13.1 miles in the mid-Atlantic with 2 bridge crossings
ASICS Race Premium
Commemorative Finisher's Medal
Secure Bag Check
Post-Race Food and Snack Spread
Runner tracking with live updates from the course using RaceJoy
First 21+ Drink FREE (Non-alcoholic options available)
Waterfront post-party with live music and local vendors
PACE GROUPS
SRRF has pace groups available for the half marathon. Our pacers will help you hit your goal time without the trouble of monitoring your GPS all morning! Plus, what could be better than running with a group of people shooting for the same time goal as you? Just look for the pacer sign in your assigned corral and join the group. Pace groups available this year include:
1hr 40min
1hr 45min
1hr 50min
1hr 55min
2hrs
2hrs 5min
2hrs 10min
2hrs 20min
2hrs 30min
2hrs 40min
Note: Finish times are subject to change and will be finalized in the pre-race emails.
10K RUN
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time: 8:15 AM
Course Time Limit: 14:00/mile pace
Start Line: Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perryville, MD location map
Finish Line: Millard Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD location map
The 10K route starts in Perryville, MD on the property of the VA Medical Center. After a short bus ride from Havre de Grace, runners take to the streets and head toward the Thomas J. Hatem Bridge to may their way into Havre de Grace. A few turns and the finish line awaits at Tydings Park, followed by a post-race party overlooking the Susquehanna! Strollers are NOT permitted in the 10k.
What’s included in the 10K registration?
ASICS Race Premium
Commemorative Finisher's Medal
Secure Bag Check
Post-Race Food and Snack Spread
Runner tracking with live updates from the course using RaceJoy
First 21+ Drink FREE (Non-alcoholic options available)
Waterfront post-party with live music and local vendors
Transportation to the start line in Perryville, MD
Please Note: ALL RUNNERS MUST TAKE A BUS TO THE START LINE*** Buses load from Tydings Park in Havre de Grace, MD and drop off at the 10K start on the VA property. The last bus leaves Tydings Park at 7:40 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
5K RUN/WALK
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time: 8:10 AM
Course Time Limit: 1 hour 15 minutes (24:08/mile pace)
Start Line: Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD location map
Finish Line: Millard Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD location map
The 5k route leads runners and walkers through historic Havre de Grace, MD. Water views and a flat route welcome participants all the way to the finish line at Tydings Park, where the party begins! Strollers ARE permitted in the 5k.
What’s included in the 5K registration?
ASICS Race Premium
Commemorative Finisher's Medal
Secure Bag Check
Post-Race Food and Snack Spread
Runner tracking with live updates from the course using RaceJoy
First 21+ Drink FREE (Non-alcoholic options available)
Waterfront post-party with live music and local vendors
Transportation to the start line in Perryville, MD
Jogging strollers are permitted for the 5K.
VIRTUAL RACES
We are excited to offer a virtual race option for the half marathon, 10K, and 5K for the 2026 Susquehanna River Running Festival. Haven’t participated in a virtual race before? No problem! It’s easier (and more fun) than you might think! Register by selecting the virtual option in registration.
Run Your Race
Normally we toe the starting line at 8:00 AM on Saturday, but with the virtual event you’ve got a whole week to choose when to run! You can race anytime between Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 27th. You can run anywhere you like - your neighborhood, your favorite trail, your treadmill, etc. We encourage all participants to use the RaceJoy app, where you can track your run, automatically submit your results, send and receive cheers to/from other participants!
Submit Results
After you run your race you can submit your results automatically through the RaceJoy app, through text or email (if opted in), or directly on the runsignup.com results page from September 19th through September 27th (11:59PM Eastern Time). If you have questions about submitting results don't hesitate to reach out to us at events@charmcityrun.com. Results automatically update as times are submitted, so you can check the results to see how you stack up against the competition.
GETTING TO THE RACE
We ask all runners to PLAN AHEAD AND ARRIVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! There is ample street parking in Havre de Grace to park all of our runners. Detailed maps will be posted prior to race day.
Remember - All 10k runners MUST park in Havre de Grace and ride the race shuttle buses to the 10K start. There is NO RACE PARKING or access to the 10k start area in Perryville for private vehicles.
PHOTOGRAPHY
SRRF is happy to offer free race photography to capture your awesome running photos at the start, on the course and at the finish. When you see a photographer on the course, don’t forget to put on a big smile, break out your best (or goofiest) pose or simply give a big cheer. We want to make sure we catch a great moment of your SRRF experience. Thank you to Chessie Photo and Morgan McHenry Photography for documenting our big day!