Sprint for Spat 2026 is officially in the books, and what an incredible day it was!
On Saturday, November 7, 156 runners and walkers enjoyed a beautiful Baltimore morning hitting the pavement in support of a healthier Chesapeake Bay.
Starting at Druid Hill Park and finishing at Union Craft Brewing, participants brought plenty of energy, enthusiasm, and oyster-inspired spirit (those costumes!) to the race. Whether chasing a personal record, enjoying a casual morning jog, or simply showing up for the Bay, every participant helped make this year special.
Running for a Healthier Chesapeake Bay
Sprint for Spat was created with one big goal in mind: raise $10,000 to help plant one million oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. Thanks to the generosity of runners, donors, and supporters, the event raised $4,767 for oyster restoration!
A Finish Line Worth Celebrating
After crossing the finish line, participants had even more to look forward to as the celebration continued at Union Craft Brewing with The Local Oyster’s OyFest 13!
Running, oysters, community, and celebrating the Chesapeake Bay? Not a bad way to spend a Saturday in Baltimore!
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
An event like Sprint for Spat wouldn’t be possible without the businesses, partners, volunteers, and community members who helped bring it to life.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
- Experience Sponsors: Constellation and InstantCard
- Hydration Sponsors: Alliance Info Systems and Open Water
- Mile Marker Sponsors: Tradepoint Atlantic and Kastendike Insurance Group
- Community Reef Builder: C-Ink Print & Promotions
And a huge thank you to Charm City Run for producing the race, Union Craft Brewing for hosting the finish line, The Local Oyster for keeping the celebration going with OyFest, and the Baltimore Toolbank for equipping ORP with affordable supplies!
Most importantly, thank you to all 156 participants, our dedicated volunteers, and everyone who donated or cheered on the runners. Your support made our inaugural Sprint for Spat a success, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Relive the Race & Keep the Momentum Going!
Missed the fun or want to see how you finished? Check out the links below!
🏅 CHECK OUT OFFICIAL RACE RESULTS & TIMING
🦪 MAKE A DONATION TO SPRINT FOR SPAT
Here’s to a fantastic first year!