Bay Bridge Paddle

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Annapolis, Maryland
  • Price $75.20 - $384.25
  • Races 18 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day on the water at the 9th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle, taking place 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 with a variety of craft divisions, including kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), surfskis, prone boards, and outrigger canoes. Choose from three thrilling race distances: The Span (9 miles), The Steamer (3 miles), and The Soft Shell (1 mile), ensuring there's a challenge for everyone.

After an action-packed day on the water, unwind with fellow paddlers at the Maryland Seafood Festival, featuring live music, delicious food, and fantastic raffles that support the Foundation for Community Betterment. Don't miss the chance to compete for over $2,000 in cash prizes for top finishers in the Span course! Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, the Bay Bridge Paddle promises an unforgettable experience for all. Be sure to register early and consider joining our clinics for additional paddling skills and tips!

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). If you don't see your craft type, reach out to us an 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 benefitting the Foundation for Community Betterment, and awards ceremony. Over $2k in cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the Span course! You can also register for our clinics [https://abceventsinc.com/bay-bridge-paddle/clinic-information] in the store.

Races

  • The Span SUP

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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 14th September 2025 (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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