47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- 10k Run · 5k Run · 10k Ruck
From the Organizer
Please join us for the 47th 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 31, 2025 and to $40 on race day, September 5, 2025. Everyone who registers on or before August 1, 2025 will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pickup is Friday, September 4, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellington Beach.
We are trying to incentivize you to register by August 1st to get a t-shirt (and to save money) and to pick your packet up before the day of the race.
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.
Please remember that we made a significant change to our annual event in 2023 transforming 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wallops Island Flight Fac, 21 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Crisfield, MD
Population
2,468
as of 2023
Elevation
4 ft
Nearest Airport
SBY
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- 47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k?
- 47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k is a running race held in Crisfield, Maryland on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Crisfield, Maryland at 1021 West Main Street, Crisfield, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k
Sep 5, 2026