44th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Please join us for the 44th Annual Mike Sterling 10k Race / 5k Race / 10k Ruck to be held in Crisfield, MD during the annual National Hard Crab Derby. The race will begin and end at the Crisfield City Dock at the end of Rt. 413. Runners, walkers, and ruckers will enjoy a fast, flat course that meanders thru the City of Crisfield as well as the neighborhoods and along the waterfront outskirts. Water stops will be provided at three locations along our route.

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!!! NO REFUNDS AS ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE CRISFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Prices increase from $25 to $35 on Monday, August 28, 2023 and to $40 on race day, September 2, 2023. Everyone who registers on or before August 18, 2023 will be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Packet pickup is Friday, September 1, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington Beach. Everyone who picks their packet up in advance of race day will be entered into the contest to win one of two pairs of running shoes donated by Vernon Powell Shoes. 

We are trying to incentivize you to register by August 18 to get a t-shirt (and to save money) and to pick your packet up before the day of the race (by limiting the running shoe drawing to those persons whose packets were picked up before race day.)

The 10k ruck has a 20 pound weight. The 10k ruck has the same course as the 10k race, but starts at 7:00 a.m.

This year, we are excited to announce a significant change to our annual event. We have made the decision to transform the traditional 5k Walk into a 5k Race. While we still wholeheartedly welcome participants who prefer to walk, there will no longer be a separate walking race. All participants are encouraged to take part in the 10k or 5k Race, regardless of their preferred pace.