Bay Bridge Paddle
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Annapolis, Maryland
- Price $54.00 - $384.25
- Races 13 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day on the water at the 9th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, in beautiful Annapolis, Anne Arundel. This exciting paddlesports showcase on the stunning Chesapeake Bay invites participants of all skill levels to join in the fun, featuring divisions for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), surfskis, prone boards, and outrigger canoes. With three fantastic race courses to choose from—The Span (9 miles), The Steamer (3 miles), and The Soft Shell (1 mile)—there's something for everyone!
After an action-packed day of paddling, unwind with fellow paddlers at the Maryland Seafood Festival, where you can savor delicious food, enjoy live music, and take part in raffles that benefit the Foundation for Community Betterment. Don’t miss the chance to compete for over $2,000 in cash prizes for the top finishers in The Span course! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration at the Bay Bridge Paddle!
After an action-packed day of paddling, unwind with fellow paddlers at the Maryland Seafood Festival, where you can savor delicious food, enjoy live music, and take part in raffles that benefit the Foundation for Community Betterment. Don’t miss the chance to compete for over $2,000 in cash prizes for the top finishers in The Span course! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration at the Bay Bridge Paddle!
Organiser's Description
The 9th 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). After the race, kick back with your paddle people and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival with live music, great food, raffles benefitting the Foundation for Community Betterment, and awards ceremony. Over $2k in cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the Span course!
Races
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The Span SUP
Incl. $6.40 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThe 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. $6.40 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThe 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. $6.40 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThe 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. $6.40 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThe 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. $6.40 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThe 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. $11.80 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$191.80
OPENS SOONThe 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
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$384.25
OPENS SOONThe 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. $5.20 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS SOONThe 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. $5.20 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS SOONThe 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. $5.20 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS SOONThe 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. $4.00 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe 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. -
The Soft Shell Kayak
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe 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. -
The Soft Shell Kayak Double
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe 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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Bay Bridge Paddle