About

THE ORGANIZATION

We create an empowered network of support for families facing a complex pediatric health diagnosis living in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia.

Through concierge case management, patient advocacy, and therapeutic programming, imadi provides a customized client experience to families facing complex pediatric health diagnoses.

Founded in November 2021, imadi is currently supporting more than 130 families and engaging nearly 240 high school student volunteers.

All services are provided at no cost to our families.

THE RUN

Just before sunrise on Sunday, November 12, embark upon a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run, walk, or roll 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Join nearly twenty thousand other passionate athletes as we shut down one of the longest bridges in the world to support an organization that is building bridges between families facing complex pediatric health diagnoses.

The 10K course will traverse the eastbound span of the bridge from Anne Arundel County to Kent Island in Queen Anne's County and finish with a huge post-race party! Parking with shuttles to the start are available from both Anne Arundel County and Queen Anne's County.

The Course

OVERVIEW

The Bay Bridge Run is one of the largest, most exciting mid-distance events anywhere. 4.35 miles of the 10k course takes place over water, on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, near Annapolis, Maryland.

THE RACE ROUTE

After departing the start line near Northrop Grumman bayside campus, runners travel about a half mile over MDTA property before they leave the western shore and begin ascending the south bridge. There is a gradual but sustained climb for approximately 1.7 miles until runners reach the midpoint of the bridge and the first water station. During those first two miles, runners will climb to nearly 200 feet above sea level. The climb isn’t overly steep and has a maximum grade of only 3%. You will be almost 200 feet above the bay – so don't forget to check out the view! Fortunately, what goes up must come down. After passing through the water station, runners descend the same 200 feet over the course of 2 miles before reaching the eastern shore.



WALKERS ARE WELCOME! Each registrant is allotted 2 hours to complete to course. If you are unable to finish in the time frame, a finisher vehicle will gladly pick you up and take you to the finish area. If you walk, please remain in the right-hand bridge lane at all times and walk no more than 2 abreast.

CUP-LESS RACING

As stewards of the Chesapeake Bay, the Bay Bridge Run is a cup-less race. It’s good for our Bay, the environment and safe for runners!

WHAT IS A CUP-LESS RACE?

A cup-less race means that there will be no paper water cups between the start and the finish line like you’d typically see at road races.

WILL THERE BE FLUIDS ON THE COURSE?

There will be water available in the start area. On the course, there will be self-serve refill stations that can also be accessed at two locations along the route. At the finish line, each runner will get a bottled water.

HOW DO I GET WATER ON THE COURSE?

There will be one self-serve fluid stations on the course-at mile 3-with several valves allowing you to fill a 20-ounce water bottle in just seconds. Participants will be responsible for carrying their own container with them during the event or stopping by our water station at the midway point on the bridge for a sip. Handheld containers can include a bike bottle, a hand-held running bottle, Camel-bak, a Hydra-Pouch, or any type of non-glass water bottle of your choosing.

WHAT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING

RUNNERS are permitted to bring:
• Fanny Packs
• Hydration Belts or Packs (please bring it full to the start of the race.)
• Cups or Bike Bottles (please bring a full bottle to the start of the race.)
• One-Gallon Clear Bags

RUNNERS are NOT ALLOWED to bring

• Strollers or Baby Carriers
• Pets
• Selfie Sticks
• Back Packs for gear
• Glass Containers
• Weapons of Any Kind
• Costumes or Masks (PPE masks ok)
• Flags larger than 11" x 17"
• Drones