Maritime Republic of Eastport (The MRE)

Maritime Republic of Eastport (The MRE) The Maritime Republic of Eastport was founded in 1998 when we seceded from Annapolis. Our goal is community and fun above all! Up the Republic! And we do.
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Our premier events are the Annapolis-Eastport Tug of War and the .05K Bridge Run. Like any great movement, the concept for the Maritime Republic of Eastport began in a local pub over a couple mugs of beer. The prime mission was to find a creative way to promote and encourage the patronage of Eastport businesses that were destined to be hurt by the Maryland State Highway Administration's shutting d

own for repair of the drawbridge connecting mainland Annapolis with the Eastport peninsula. Read about Eastport's history. The citizens of Eastport took advantage of their isolation to sever their social, political and economic ties as well - tongue in cheek - in celebration of our eclectic and quirky neighborhood.

“We like it this way” is our motto. The goal was to foster a spirit of independence and merriment in a manner befitting the character of Eastport and at the same time, to celebrate Eastport's proud heritage and quality of life. So the Maritime Republic of Eastport was founded on Super Bowl Sunday, 1998, when patriots residing on the Horn Point peninsula rose up in revolt against the snobbish suppression of "Annapolis Proper" across the harbor. Since that time, MRE has become a force in the community, doing good for the community and having fun at the same time. MRE meetings and activities are open to all.

We don’t think anyone had more fun at the .05 Bridge Run than Goose the lobster dog, who won for cutest critter. Or Ferg...
05/12/2026

We don’t think anyone had more fun at the .05 Bridge Run than Goose the lobster dog, who won for cutest critter. Or Fergus, who won Funnest All in the Family alongside a gigantic polar bear and Coke bottle. Or the friends who brought Chessie the Bay Monster to life (dang, we wish we’d thought of that!). Or the dream team Dolly Partons. Or the crafty jellyfish. Or LJ, who scored as fastest runner for the second year in a row. There are so many more we can’t fit in these pics! Thanks again to everyone who came out to run and celebrate our beloved Eastport and help us raise money for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, Annapolis Police Foundation and Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park’s Box of Rain education program. We are the finest Republic in the world because of you all! We’ll see you all again at the Tug of War, coming in November!

We’re finally recovering from the strenuous effort of yesterday’s .05K race over Spa Creek bridge! Kudos to all of the r...
05/10/2026

We’re finally recovering from the strenuous effort of yesterday’s .05K race over Spa Creek bridge! Kudos to all of the runners, and special thanks to Ward 8 Alderman Frank Thorp and crew for manning the mid-point water station, to Tom Cagle for waving the start flag, to MRE Premier Raoul Graves for manning the finish line, and to former mayor Ellen Moyer for coming out to cheer everyone on!

05/09/2026

Thank you Councilman Pete Smith for kicking off our race with a beautiful singing of our national anthem! God bless America, and our fair Republic of Eastport!

Registration is hopping and folks are ready to not run very far! Walk-ups are welcome til 11:30 am, and there’s no reg r...
05/09/2026

Registration is hopping and folks are ready to not run very far! Walk-ups are welcome til 11:30 am, and there’s no reg required to cheer on our non-athletes! The after party at O’Learys runs 12-2, and is open to all! COME ON DOWN and UP THE REPUBLIC!

TOMORROW is the Maritime Republic of Eastport (The MRE) World-Famous MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party!🌦The race go...
05/09/2026

TOMORROW is the Maritime Republic of Eastport (The MRE) World-Famous MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party!

🌦The race goes on RAIN OR SHINE, so dress accordingly!

🚨👟RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

🕙 10:00am-📍 Long & Foster Parking Lot
320 Sixth Street, Annapolis/Eastport 21403

🎉 Pre Bridge Run Lot Party hosted by 👕MRE Mercantile Mens Clothier
☕️FREE coffee & bites (while supplies last) courtesy of Rise Up Coffee Roasters
📸 Costume judging & photo ops
🏍️ Pics with pace car driver Street Bike Tommy
🔥 See Travis Pastrana’s BRAAAP race car up close!

🇺🇸 11:40 AM – “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Led by City Councilmember Pete Smith

⏰️🏁 CRACK O’ NOON – THE .05K BEGINS!

🍻🎶 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM
AFTER-PARTY OUTSIDE AT O'Learys Seafood Restaurant with D'Vibe & Conga

Bring your spirit, your silliness, and your running shoes… or at least shoes capable of surviving .05K. 😎

SEE YOU ON RACE DAY!
⚫️⚓ UP THE REPUBLIC! ⚓🟡

A little behind-the-scenes peek at the official MRE trophy-making sesh. We are the only international .05K foot race tha...
05/08/2026

A little behind-the-scenes peek at the official MRE trophy-making sesh. We are the only international .05K foot race that awards coveted handmade trophies to our winners! Wanna win one of these bad boys? Come in costume, or prepare to run fast!

🚨🌦Rain or shine. Saturdays MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party is on! 📲Registration is still open- www.themre.org. Gr...
05/07/2026

🚨🌦Rain or shine. Saturdays MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party is on! 📲Registration is still open- www.themre.org.

Grab your costumes🎭, your crew👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏿, your critters🐶 & your best “athletic” shoes👟 for the least challenging race in sports history! Race begins at the crack of noon!⏰️

🚨ONE WEEK OUT!The legendary MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party is almost her! Hope you have your costume ready! Chec...
05/02/2026

🚨ONE WEEK OUT!

The legendary MRE 2026 .05k Bridge Run & After Party is almost her! Hope you have your costume ready! Check out our awards and guest judges!⬇️

👑 Guest Judges:
🐾 Clarice Rinker Graves – Owner of Moochie Poochie Pet Care
📰 Faith Harder Burns – Editor of Annapolis Living - Best Version Media
🌟 Mrs. Kathy Garrity – the legend herself

🎉 Costume Awards:
✨ MRE Spirit Award
🐶 Cutest Critter
👯 Dream Team Theme
⚓ You Float Our Boat (Nautical Theme)
😂 Punniest
👨‍👩‍👧 Funnest All in the Family
🛠️ Craftiest DIY
🔥 Dang, I Wish I’d Thought of That (World-Famous!)

🏆 Athletic “Excellence” Awards:
⚡ Cheetah – Fastest Time
🏃 Pronghorn – 2nd Fastest
💨 Gazelle – 3rd Fastest
🐢 Tortoise – Slowest (but not too slow… bridge reopens at 12:15 PM 😅)

Costumes. Fun. Community.
Up the Republic! 🇺🇸⚓

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21403

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