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Annapolis 10 Mile Run

Ever wanted to run through the streets of downtown Annapolis and make history at the same time? Annapolis’ 10 Mile Run is a race started by the Annapolis Striders in 1978, and has since been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine. The beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River will be held on August 27th. Register for the event at annapolisstriders.org.

 CRAB Cup

August 19th is the 17th Annual CRAB Cup, hosted at Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB). At noon, over 90 sailboats will participate in the family-friendly, competitive pursuit race to determine the champion of the day. There is also a Poker Pursuit Race for powerboats and the Skippers Challenge, an online peer-to-peer fundraising competition with fun prizes. Proceeds make it possible for CRAB to offer its sailing and boating programs for people with disabilities, recovering warriors, and children from underserved communities at no charge. Starting at 4 p.m. will be the Shore Party at Eastport Yacht Club with live music by Misspent Youth and Caiso Steel Drum Band, and food from Boatyard Bar & Grill. Find more information at crabsailing.org.

Carriages On West Street

Visit West Street in Annapolis on August 13th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Carriages on West Street, a car show by the Corvette Annapolis club. Corvette Annapolis’ annual show celebrates the history and traditions of West Street…with cars. Early travelers arrived in Annapolis by ship and were met by a horse drawn carriage. Once they got their belongings, they would proceed up Main Street and travel to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and D.C. We have evolved over the years but still want to remember and respect the rich history and traditions of West Street. Find more information on the modern day ‘carriages’ at corvetteannapolis.com.

 Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Crab Feast

The first Friday in August, the 4th, is the 78th Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis’ Crab Feast at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The evening will be full of crabs, barbeque, corn on the cob, and beverages. Since 2005, the Rotary Club of Annapolis has been able to award over $950,000 in grants through the Crab Feast grant program, and has been able to give large donations to local charities. The in-person is back for just the second year since the pandemic brought on two years of Crabs-to-Go. Find more information at annapolisrotary.org.