08/29/2025
Final post leading into Race Day.
**EMAIL SENT TO REGISTERED RUNNERS**
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Dear Mike Sterling 10k Race, 5k Race, and 10k Ruck participants:
Tomorrow is race day! We are looking forward to having everyone here in Crisfield to enjoy some great running weather.
Here is the schedule for the next 24 ish hours:
Friday, August 29, 2025
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. -- Packet Pickup at Wellington Beach, Brick Kiln Road
**Please note that if you registered before the T-shirt deadline of August 1, you will have the size you requested. If you registered after that date, it will be a first come first serve basis after the race and awards are complete.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
12:00 a.m. -- price increases to $40
6:15 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. -- Same day registration and limited same day packet pickup
6:45 a.m. -- packet pickup and same day registration closes
6:55 a.m. -- announcements from Race Directors
7:00 a.m. -- 10k Ruck begins
7:15 a.m. -- National Anthem
7:20 a.m. -- announcements from Race Directors
7:30 a.m. -- 10k Run / 5k Run starts
9:00 a.m. -- Awards ceremony
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- Grab some BBQ Chicken or Fresh Crabcake from the Crisfield Fire Department for only $15. All proceeds support the Lifting Hands Together Christian Concert to be held on September 20. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576049427942
Weather
Our race will be held rain or shine.
While some years, the Mike Sterling Race is a hot, humid race, the cooler weather may give many of you a chance to PR.
Parking
Free parking is available along West Main Street and the many side streets off of West Main Street. Please do not park in any of the reserved parking spots either under the condominiums or at the Crisfield City dock. There is a public parking lot between 10th and 11th street, accessible from Broad Street.
Restrooms
Porta potties will be located at the City Dock. There are public restrooms at the Crisfield municipal parking lot located between 10th and 11th street.
Coffee/breakfast
Gordon’s Confectionary, 831 West Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland 21817 will be open early and serving coffee and breakfast.
The 10K Course
The 6.2 mile course has three water stops at approximately miles 1.5, 3 and 4.5. There will be water at all stops and Electrolyte Drink Mix at the second water stop. Make sure to go RIGHT at the 10K / 5K split at the bottom of Norris Harbor Road. We will have race officials there and at the intersection of Somerset and Asbury Avenue to direct you. Traffic enforcement will be at the intersection of Somerset Avenue and Maryland Avenue to control traffic to let you cross this highway.
The 5K Course
The 3.1 mile course mirrors the 10K run course but, at Norris Harbor Drive, comes back past the marina, onto 7th Street, and back onto Maryland Avenue. Traffic enforcement will be at the intersection of Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue to control traffic to let you cross onto Maryland Avenue.
Frequently asked questions
What age group awards are you giving out?
For the 10k and 5k races will have an overall male and an overall female winner and age group awards for 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. There is also a Lank Parks Award, both male and female, for the fastest local runner (lives in 21817 zip code, 10k race). We will have an overall for the 10k Ruck as well.
Is the race stroller friendly?
Yes. There are bumped handicap ramps at Somerset Avenue and Maryland Avenue, but otherwise the course is smooth. Please seed yourself according to your estimated finish time and try not to block other runners.
Is the race dog friendly?
Yes, but please keep your four-legged friend leashed at all times.
Will there be on-site medical support?
Yes, volunteers from the Lower Somerset Ambulance Squad will be on site throughout the race.
Can I run the walk course?
Yes, please feel free to walk the 5k course.
How much weight must I carry for the 10k ruck?
20 pounds. And remember, the 10k Ruck starts at 7:00 a.m., so that you will be finishing around the same time as the runners.
Where can i find information about the rest of the day's activities?
Bring your whole family for a fun day of crab races, and parades. The Crab Derby complete schedule is here:https://www.nationalhardcrabderby.com/
Is it too late to sign up?
No! We currently have 200+ athletes signed up, which is within striking distance of an all time record of 220 participants. Sign up online today before midnight for only $35 or tomorrow for $40.
We are excited that so many of you have signed up and are looking forward to a great race tomorrow!
Keith & Heather Thompson
Race Directors
