Flattest, Fastest 13.1 in the Mid Atlantic! Get ready for beautiful water views, breathtaking communities and tranquil runs down country lanes! All this and more when you run the St. Michaels Running Festival half marathon. You have to experience for yourself the flattest certified half marathon in the mid-Atlantic region. …
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Flattest, Fastest 13.1 in the Mid Atlantic! Get ready for beautiful water views, breathtaking communities and tranquil runs down country lanes! All this and more when you run the St. Michaels Running Festival half marathon.
You have to experience for yourself the flattest certified half marathon in the mid-Atlantic region. On SMRF’s half, you can set a new PR or qualify for New York and other marathons on our USATF certified FLAT and FAST course. With an elevation that averages between 8 and 10 feet (with its highest peak at 16 feet) you are certain to enjoy the scenic views and serene setting while cruising along our course.
You’ll start out at the St. Michaels school campus and head right down the center of historic and charming main-street. After leaving town, the course heads out to the Chance Hope Farm community traversing the miles river for 2.4 miles! After leaving the breathtaking waterfront community of chance hope, you gently wind around the tranquil golf course community of Martingham the head back to town. As you make your way back to St. Michaels, you’ll head down a gentle and tranquil country road culminating in a loop through another waterfront community of Mt. Pleasant Landing. The route then returns you to the heart of St. Michaels where you’ll be greeted by spectators cheering your finish and a rocking after party.
The St. Michaels Running Festival has been one of the premier destination races in the Mid-Atlantic since the inaugural event in 2012. Based in one of the oldest waterfront towns on the Chesapeake, runners will be treated to small-town hospitality, great SWAG, and a rockin’ after-party right on the water!
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Great Swag
I had such a great time at this race. While the course isn't anything spectacular, the volunteers were great, there are lots of pacers, a fantastic finish line party and … MORE
I had such a great time at this race. While the course isn’t anything spectacular, the volunteers were great, there are lots of pacers, a fantastic finish line party and a quarter zip top.
Flat, WET Small Race
Ran this for POT since it is so flat. Kicked off in St. Michaels and then headed into neighborhoods. This was not totally closed course, so a decent amount of … MORE
Ran this for POT since it is so flat. Kicked off in St. Michaels and then headed into neighborhoods. This was not totally closed course, so a decent amount of cars going thru the course at points. Terrible weather leading up to the run, so started in rain and ran thru standing water (yuck!). Still well produced event and plan on running in 2019
Fast and flat
2nd time running this race. They changed the course so instead of running down the highway it was more backroads which is alot more scenic and more protection from sun/elements. … MORE
2nd time running this race. They changed the course so instead of running down the highway it was more backroads which is alot more scenic and more protection from sun/elements. Very flat – no hills. Lots of volunteers. This was a PR for me for 5 Years.
Fast and Flat
Second time running this local race to me. Flat and fast but it somewhat a boring course - out and back with not alot of scenery. Very well supported and … MORE
Second time running this local race to me. Flat and fast but it somewhat a boring course – out and back with not alot of scenery. Very well supported and put on by organizers.
Running through a Hurricane
I think I would have liked this race more if it hadn't been during a freezing monsoon. It ended up being one of those runs that you just get through, … MORE
I think I would have liked this race more if it hadn’t been during a freezing monsoon. It ended up being one of those runs that you just get through, get in the car and go home. No celebration, just a sigh of relief that it’s over. I’d like to try it again under better circumstances. The course itself was flat and straightforward. Bus transportation was simple to navigate.
First Race
My first half. Super flat course - out and back on two lane highway. Hot. I was super slow - turtle pace. Reviewing years after doing it :) MORE
My first half. Super flat course – out and back on two lane highway. Hot. I was super slow – turtle pace. Reviewing years after doing it 🙂