We want our readers to set sail as often as possible, especially those with their sights set on joining our prestigious Century Club. But we get it - there are other sports you like to do for fitness and fun. For example, hundreds of swimmers recently braved the chilly, choppy Bay to take part in the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. So we did a little digging and came up with a few more local athletic challenges that we think you might enjoy.
East of Maui - Eastport YC Chesapeake Standup Challenge
Annapolis, July 12
Set in Annapolis Harbor and the mouth of the Severn River. Two course options, 6.5- and 3-3.5-mile. Mini lessons and demos after the race. See the latest on East of Maui’s Facebook page and register at: paddleguru.com
SUP Race
Kent Island YC, August 2
Six- and three-mile courses. Some open water.
supannapolis.blogspot.com
Annapolis 10-Miler (A-10)
Annapolis, August 24
Ten-mile foot race that starts at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and winds through historic Annapolis.
annapolisstriders.org
Tri For the Chesapeake
Mayo, MD, September 28
Triathlon and Duathlon at the Chesapeake Environmental Research Center (SERC). Experience the Bay ecosystems firsthand. bluepointtiming.com
Between The Waters Bike Tour
Onancock, VA, October 25
A one-day bike tour through historic towns and along back roads to scenic rest stops that overlook the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic. Twenty-, 40-, 60-, and 100-mile routes. cbes.org/events/events_biketour
Sea Gull Century Bike Ride
Salisbury, MD, October 27
Three routes through the lower Eastern Shore: two 100-mile courses and one 64-mile course.
seagullcentury.org
Baltimore Running Festival
October 18
Marathon, half marathon, and 5K races through the heart of the city.
thebaltimoremarathon.com
