Bay Bridge Paddle
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- 1100 E College Pkwy, Sandy Point State Park, East Beach, 21409
- Type
- DUATHLON
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Paddle the Chesapeake Bay, then celebrate your efforts at the Maryland Seafood Festival with music, food, and community spirit.
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseThe 9th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle invites you to a vibrant paddlesports showcase on the Chesapeake Bay. This event features divisions for kayaks, SUPs, surfskis, prone, and outrigger canoes, with three distinct courses—The Span (9M), The Steamer (3M), and The Soft Shell (1M)—designed for all skill levels. After your race, join fellow paddlers to enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival, complete with live music, delicious food, an awards ceremony, and raffles supporting the Foundation for Community Betterment. Top finishers in The Span course can also compete for over $2k in cash…
What to expect
- A paddlesports event welcoming various craft types, including kayaks and SUPs.
- Choose from three courses: 1M, 3M, or 9M, suitable for different skill levels.
- Enjoy a post-race Maryland Seafood Festival with live music and food.
Standout details
- Paddlesports showcase on Chesapeake Bay
- Three courses for all skill levels
- Maryland Seafood Festival post-race
- Over $2k in cash prizes for top finishers
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Awards
After-Party
AwardsFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
18 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Jul 23, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
+ 15 more optionsHide
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Jul 23, 2026, 10:46 AM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 3 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 3 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 3 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $96.40
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $191.80
Opens Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $384.25
Opens Dec 14, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $255.40
Opens Aug 3, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $263.50
Opens Jul 6, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- 9 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $122.90
Opens Jul 20, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT · Closes Sep 13, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
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 in the store. Need to rent a board? Click here for information.
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