47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Saturday, September 5, 2026 Past event

7:00 AM EDT

Crisfield, Maryland

$38.60 · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 47th Annual Mike Sterling 10k and 5k Races on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the picturesque town of Crisfield, Somerset! This exciting event takes place during the famous National Hard Crab Derby, making it a perfect weekend outing. Runners, walkers, and ruckers will navigate a fast, flat course that winds through the charming neighborhoods and scenic waterfront of Crisfield, starting and finishing at the Crisfield City Dock.

Participants can choose between the 10k race, the 5k race, or even take on the challenge of the 10k ruck with a 20-pound weight. Water stations will be available along the route to keep everyone refreshed. Don't miss out on the early registration perks—sign up by August 1, 2026, to guarantee a stylish t-shirt and save on entry fees! Mark your calendars for packet pickup on September 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will go on rain or shine, and all proceeds support the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

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Races

10k Run

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

7:30 AM EDT

$38.60

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5k Run

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

7:30 AM EDT

$38.60

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10k Ruck

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Those who want to ruck the 10k course, may sign up to ruck the event and will start 30 minutes before the 10k run.

7:00 AM EDT

$38.60

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Organiser's description

Please join us for the 47th Annual Mike Sterling 10k Race / 5k Race / 10k Ruck to be held in Crisfield, MD during the annual National Hard Crab Derby. The race will begin and end at the Crisfield City Dock at the end of Rt. 413. Runners, walkers, and ruckers will enjoy a fast, flat course that meanders thru the City of Crisfield as well as the neighborhoods and along the waterfront outskirts. Water stops will be provided at three locations along our route.

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!!! NO REFUNDS AS ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE CRISFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Prices increase from $25 to $35 on Monday, August 31, 2026 and to $40 on race day, September 5, 2026. Everyone who registers on or before AUGUST 1, 2026 will be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Packet pickup is Friday, September 4, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington Beach https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crisfield%E2%80%99s+Wellington+Beach/@37.992244,-75.8568853,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x89b99ae31dbba95d:0x709adac1bb4811e6!2sBrick+Kiln+Pier!8m2!3d37.9912834!4d-75.8560714!3m4!1s0x0:0x375662bf36665295!8m2!3d37.9916426!4d-75.8562227.

WE ARE TRYING TO INCENTIVIZE YOU TO REGISTER BY AUGUST 1ST TO GET A T-SHIRT (AND TO SAVE MONEY) AND TO PICK YOUR PACKET UP BEFORE THE DAY OF THE RACE.

The 10k ruck has a 20 pound weight. The 10k ruck has the same course as the 10k race, but starts at 7:00 a.m.

Please remember that we made a significant change to our annual event in 2023 transforming the traditional 5k Walk into a 5k Race. While we still wholeheartedly welcome participants who prefer to walk, there will no longer be a separate walking race. All participants are encouraged to take part in the 10k or 5k Race, regardless of their preferred pace.