Bay Bridge Paddle

  • Date Sun 13th September 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Annapolis, Maryland
  • Price $75.20 - $384.25
  • Races 18 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the exciting Annual Bay Bridge Paddle on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the picturesque Annapolis, Anne Arundel! This vibrant paddlesports showcase on the stunning Chesapeake Bay features thrilling races for all skill levels, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), surfskis, prone boards, and outrigger canoes. Participants can choose from three exhilarating courses: The Span at 9 miles, The Steamer at 3 miles, and The Soft Shell at 1 mile.

After the adrenaline-pumping races, relax with fellow paddlers and dive into the Maryland Seafood Festival, featuring live music, delicious food, and exciting raffles that support charities dedicated to maintaining a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Don't miss the chance to celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony! If you need a board rental, just reach out, and we'll help you get set up. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a beginner, the Bay Bridge Paddle promises a day filled with fun, community, and a love for the water!

Organiser's Description

The Annual Bay Bridge Paddle is a paddlesports showcase on the Chesapeake Bay. There are divisions for kayaks, SUPs, surfskis, prone, outrigger canoe, and three courses for all skill levels: The Span (9M), The Steamer (3M), and The Soft Shell (1M). If you don't see your craft type, reach out to us, and we can try to include it. After the race, kick back with your paddle people and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival with live music, great food, raffles benefiting the charities that support a healthy Chesapeake Bay, and an awards ceremony. Need to rent a board? Email us and we'll connect you!

Events with fewer than 6 racers will be excluded from prizes.

Races

  • The Span SUP

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span Surfski

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span Sea Kayak

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span Prone

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span OC1

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span OC2

    Incl. $14.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $244.80

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span OC-6

    Incl. $19.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $384.25

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span 3 Person Currah

    Incl. $15.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $255.40

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span 4 Person Currach

    Incl. $13.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $263.50

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Span Coastal Rowing Single

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    The Span is an 9+ mile race for Elite paddlers with the skill and fitness to complete this endurance challenge; racers should have significant experience in diverse, challenging open water weather conditions and completing long distance races.
  • The Steamer SUP

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $96.40

    The Steamer is an intermediate, 3 mile course which will take the paddler under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for a short distance before heading back to shore.
  • The Steamer Kayak

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $96.40

    The Steamer is an intermediate, 3 mile course which will take the paddler under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for a short distance before heading back to shore.
  • The Steamer Kayak Double

    Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $96.40

    The Steamer is an intermediate, 3 mile course which will take the paddler under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge for a short distance before heading back to shore.
  • The Soft Shell SUP

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    The Soft Shell will be closer to shore in shallower waters; paddlers will launch from East Beach and head south toward the Bay Bridge turning around a buoy and heading back to finish at East Beach. This is a great race for beginners and intermediates that would like a little more experience.
  • Soft Shell SUP Plus 1 Mile Beach Run

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    The Soft Shell will be closer to shore in shallower waters; paddlers will launch from East Beach and head south toward the Bay Bridge turning around a buoy and heading back to finish at East Beach. This is a great race for beginners and intermediates that would like a little more experience. Once the paddle is complete, you will have the option to do the 1 mile beach run or pass the run off to a partner as in a relay.
  • The Soft Shell Kayak

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    The Soft Shell will be closer to shore in shallower waters; paddlers will launch from East Beach and head south toward the Bay Bridge turning around a buoy and heading back to finish at East Beach. This is a great race for beginners and intermediates that would like a little more experience.
  • Soft Shell Kayak Plus 1 Mile Beach Run

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    The Soft Shell will be closer to shore in shallower waters; paddlers will launch from East Beach and head south toward the Bay Bridge turning around a buoy and heading back to finish at East Beach. This is a great race for beginners and intermediates that would like a little more experience. Once the paddle is complete, you will have the option to do the 1 mile beach run or pass the run off to a partner as in a relay.
  • The Soft Shell Kayak Double

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

    The Soft Shell will be closer to shore in shallower waters; paddlers will launch from East Beach and head south toward the Bay Bridge turning around a buoy and heading back to finish at East Beach. This is a great race for beginners and intermediates that would like a little more experience.

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1100 E College Pkwy, Sandy Point State Park, East Beach, Annapolis, 21409, MD, United States

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