GETTING TO THE RACE

GETTING TO THE RACE

We ask all runners to PLAN AHEAD AND ARRIVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! St. Michaels has one road in and one road out, and your adherence to the parking guidance helps keep our event on schedule. To begin the races on time, Talbot Street (the main road into town) will close at 7:00 AM. If you are driving into town you should plan on being parked by 6:00 AM. Please review the information below on parking and reach out to events@charmcityrun.com with any questions.

HOTEL PARTNER

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a local hotel for a discounted group rate :

Holiday Inn Express Easton
8561 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601

Booking Link for the Holiday Inn Express Easton

Group Code is 'STM' or you can mention St. Michaels Running Festival while booking over the phone.

ROAD CLOSURES

Race Day is Saturday, May 17, 2025

Talbot St (the main street through St. Michaels) will be closed from Trusty Street to Lincoln Avenue from 7:00am to 8:00am. At 8:00am, the road will be opened for good - EXPECT PERIODIC DELAYS AND MINOR STOPS UNTIL 10:00am.

Areas affected by the race route:

  • FREEMONT STREET: Freemont Street is the finish area of the race and will be closed from 5:00am to 12:00pm on race day

  • SEYMOUR AVENUE: Start area with limited vehicular access from 6:00am to 8:30am

  • TALBOT STREET: Main Street from Lincoln Ave to Trusty St. closed from 7:00am to 8:00am.

  • DEEPWATER POINT ROAD: Heavy runner traffic from 7:20am to 8:00am.

  • CHANCE HOPE FARM: Heavy runner traffic from 7:25am to 8:45am.

  • MARTINGHAM CIRCLE: Heavy runner traffic from 8:00am to 9:30am.

  • DODSON, NORTH AND RAILROAD: Heavy runner traffic from 8:00am to 10:00am - ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES DURING THIS TIME

  • Mt. PLEASANT AND CHURCH NECK: Heavy runner traffic from 8:15am to 10:50am - ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLES DURING THIS TIME

  • BOUNDARY LANE AND TRICE FIELDS ROAD: Heavy Runner traffic from 7:40am to 8:30am.

VIP PARKING - SOLD OUT

ADA PARKING is available at the start area – CLICK HERE for a location map. Handicap tags or placard must be visible to race staff to access this parking.

VIP PARKING: If you purchased a VIP parking pass during registration you will have guaranteed access to the VIP lot you chose - the school complex or the Maritime Museum. Race staff will be at the entrance to check you in and provide further direction. No general parking will be available at these lots, so please do not attempt to park there if you have not purchased VIP parking.

  1. St. Michaels School Complex – there are 2 main lots and an overflow lot located at the St. Michaels School Complex. This is where all races begin.

  2. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum – Many thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for allowing SMRF to use its parking lot for the race! The lot is located next to the post-race party venue, and a short 5-minute jog or 15-minute walk to the start area. Please enjoy the stroll through St. Michaels as you make your way to the start.

GENERAL PARKING

If you are driving into town on race morning you have several options for parking:

  • Street parking: Public parking is available throughout town, and additional resources & guidance will be posted here prior to race day. Most parking is within 1 mile of the start & finish (5-15 minute walk). Please do not block business and residential driveways.

  • Shuttle from Rt. 33 Parking: Additional parking is available on the northern end of St. Michaels along Route 33. Police and race volunteers will be on hand to guide vehicles and ensure a safe environment to park. Buses will run between this location and the start line (pre-race), and then from the post-race party back to parking area.

Please follow directions given by St. Michaels Police, Maryland State Troopers, and race staff & volunteers at all times. Our team is focused on getting everyone where they need to go SAFELY - be sure to slow down and pay attention as you drive into town!