The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Saturday that the annual Bay Bridge Run, scheduled for Sunday, has been canceled due to expected inclement weather.
In a post on X Saturday evening, the MDTA announced the cancellation, citing the projected forecast during the event timeframe. There is a 45% chance of rain between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the bridge area, according to the National Weather Service.
Instead of the planned closures, the bridge will be open to vehicle traffic under normal conditions on Sunday.
“While we all knew this was a possibility, we never thought it would become a reality, especially after the beautiful day we had on Saturday,” wrote the event planners in a notice posted on their website.
They added that the event will not be rescheduled, and that those who registered for the race this year will receive priority and discount registration when the event opens registrations for 2026. All add-ons, including beer bands and parking passes, will be refunded, race officials said.
As for those who have already checked a bag for the morning race, organizers said they will be set up at the Anne Arundel Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until noon for people to claim their materials.
The 10K, or 6.2 mile, race attracted over 17,000 runners from around the country and across the world for its 2024 iteration.
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