Bay Bridge Paddle
Bay Bridge Paddle is a paddle and duathlon race on September 13, 2026 in Annapolis, MD, with entry fees from $60 to $365.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$365
- Sports
- PaddleDuathlon
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.
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
78°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Annapolis Naf, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Annapolis, MD
City Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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52
Days to train
- Race
- Bay Bridge Paddle
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Paddle Sports
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
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Bay Bridge Paddle
Sep 13, 2026