diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 609d7ac..4557f2d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
+          fetch-tags: true
 
       - name: Setup .NET
         uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index cba6641..b0795bc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
+          fetch-tags: true
 
       - name: Setup .NET
         uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4
@@ -32,8 +33,12 @@ jobs:
         id: gitversion
         shell: bash
         run: |
+          MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH=$(dotnet gitversion /output json /showvariable MajorMinorPatch)
+          PRE_RELEASE_LABEL=$(dotnet gitversion /output json /showvariable PreReleaseLabel)
           VERSION=$(dotnet gitversion /output json /showvariable SemVer)
           SAFE_VERSION=$(echo "$VERSION" | sed -E 's/[^A-Za-z0-9._+-]+/-/g')
+          echo "MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH=$MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+          echo "PRE_RELEASE_LABEL=$PRE_RELEASE_LABEL" >> $GITHUB_ENV
           echo "VERSION=$VERSION" >> $GITHUB_ENV
           echo "VERSION_SAFE=$SAFE_VERSION" >> $GITHUB_ENV
 
@@ -113,6 +118,45 @@ jobs:
           echo "::error::Expected an existing git tag '${VERSION}' (or 'v${VERSION}') before creating a stable release."
           exit 1
 
+      - name: Resolve Release Notes File
+        if: steps.release_channel.outputs.channel != 'none'
+        id: release_notes
+        shell: bash
+        run: |
+          if [ "${{ steps.release_channel.outputs.channel }}" = "stable" ]; then
+            notes_file="release-notes/${MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}.md"
+          else
+            notes_file="release-notes/${MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}-${{ steps.release_channel.outputs.channel }}.md"
+          fi
+
+          if [ ! -f "${notes_file}" ]; then
+            fallback_notes_file="release-notes/${{ steps.release_channel.outputs.channel }}.md"
+
+            if [ -f "${fallback_notes_file}" ]; then
+              notes_file="${fallback_notes_file}"
+            else
+              echo "::error::Expected release notes file '${notes_file}' was not found and fallback '${fallback_notes_file}' was not available."
+              exit 1
+            fi
+          fi
+
+          echo "file=${notes_file}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Render Release Notes
+        if: steps.release_channel.outputs.channel != 'none'
+        id: render_release_notes
+        shell: bash
+        run: |
+          rendered_notes_file="$(mktemp)"
+
+          sed \
+            -e "s/{{VERSION}}/${VERSION}/g" \
+            -e "s/{{NUGET_VERSION}}/${VERSION}/g" \
+            -e "s/{{MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}}/${MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}/g" \
+            "${{ steps.release_notes.outputs.file }}" > "${rendered_notes_file}"
+
+          echo "file=${rendered_notes_file}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
       - name: Create GitHub release
         if: steps.release_channel.outputs.channel != 'none'
         env:
@@ -130,6 +174,9 @@ jobs:
           fi
 
           if gh release view "${{ steps.resolve_tag.outputs.tag }}" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            gh release edit "${{ steps.resolve_tag.outputs.tag }}" \
+              --notes-file "${{ steps.render_release_notes.outputs.file }}"
+
             gh release upload "${{ steps.resolve_tag.outputs.tag }}" \
               /tmp/artifacts/blazor-hashrouting/package/release/Blazor.HashRouting.${VERSION}.nupkg \
               /tmp/artifacts/blazor-hashrouting/package/release/Blazor.HashRouting.${VERSION}.snupkg \
@@ -140,6 +187,7 @@ jobs:
               /tmp/artifacts/blazor-hashrouting/package/release/Blazor.HashRouting.${VERSION}.snupkg \
               --title "${{ steps.release_channel.outputs.label }} ${{ steps.resolve_tag.outputs.tag }}" \
               --target "${GITHUB_SHA}" \
+              --notes-file "${{ steps.render_release_notes.outputs.file }}" \
               "${release_args[@]}"
           fi
 
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 4898b08..9388a38 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -4,3 +4,11 @@
 
 - Initial standalone release preparation.
 - Prepared the package for independent build, test, and NuGet packaging.
+
+## 1.0.0-rc.1
+
+- First release candidate of `Blazor.HashRouting`.
+- Added reusable hash-fragment routing for browser-hosted Blazor WebAssembly applications.
+- Added canonical `/#/...` routing, internal link interception, back/forward handling, and navigation lock integration.
+- Added standalone NuGet packaging, static web assets, and independent CI/release automation.
+- Multi-targeted the package for `net9.0` and `net10.0`.
diff --git a/release-notes/1.0.0-rc.md b/release-notes/1.0.0-rc.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..aad34a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/1.0.0-rc.md
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# Blazor.HashRouting {{VERSION}}
+
+## Summary
+
+Release candidate build for the `{{MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}}` line of `Blazor.HashRouting`, a reusable hash-fragment routing engine for browser-hosted Blazor WebAssembly applications.
+
+This package is intended for environments where the host can serve the application root document and static assets, but cannot reliably serve deep-linked route paths on refresh.
+
+## Highlights
+
+- Hash-fragment routing built on top of Blazor's navigation model
+- Canonical `/#/...` URL handling
+- Internal link interception for same-origin navigation
+- Browser back/forward and hash change support
+- Navigation lock integration
+- Standalone NuGet-ready packaging with static web assets
+- Multi-targeted for `net9.0` and `net10.0`
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+dotnet add package Blazor.HashRouting --version {{NUGET_VERSION}}
+```
+
+## Basic usage
+
+```csharp
+using Blazor.HashRouting;
+
+var builder = WebAssemblyHostBuilder.CreateDefault(args);
+
+builder.Services.AddHashRouting();
+
+await builder.Build().RunAsync();
+```
+
+## URL examples
+
+- Root route: `/#/`
+- Nested route: `/#/settings`
+- Base-path route: `/proxy/app/#/settings`
+
+## Supported environments
+
+- Blazor WebAssembly running in a browser
+
+## Not supported
+
+- Blazor Server
+- Blazor Hybrid
diff --git a/release-notes/1.0.0.md b/release-notes/1.0.0.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8c640cc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/1.0.0.md
@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+# Blazor.HashRouting {{VERSION}}
+
+## Summary
+
+Stable release for the `{{MAJOR_MINOR_PATCH}}` line of `Blazor.HashRouting`, a reusable hash-fragment routing engine for browser-hosted Blazor WebAssembly applications.
+
+This package is intended for environments where the host can serve the application root document and static assets, but cannot reliably serve deep-linked route paths on refresh.
+
+## Highlights
+
+- Hash-fragment routing built on top of Blazor's navigation model
+- Canonical `/#/...` URL handling
+- Internal link interception for same-origin navigation
+- Browser back/forward and hash change support
+- Navigation lock integration
+- Standalone NuGet-ready packaging with static web assets
+- Multi-targeted for `net9.0` and `net10.0`
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+dotnet add package Blazor.HashRouting --version {{NUGET_VERSION}}
+```
+
+## Basic usage
+
+```csharp
+using Blazor.HashRouting;
+
+var builder = WebAssemblyHostBuilder.CreateDefault(args);
+
+builder.Services.AddHashRouting();
+
+await builder.Build().RunAsync();
+```
+
+## URL examples
+
+- Root route: `/#/`
+- Nested route: `/#/settings`
+- Base-path route: `/proxy/app/#/settings`
+
+## Supported environments
+
+- Blazor WebAssembly running in a browser
+
+## Not supported
+
+- Blazor Server
+- Blazor Hybrid
diff --git a/release-notes/alpha.md b/release-notes/alpha.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3828893
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/alpha.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Blazor.HashRouting {{VERSION}}
+
+## Summary
+
+Alpha build of `Blazor.HashRouting`.
+
+This prerelease is intended for early validation of hash-fragment routing in browser-hosted Blazor WebAssembly applications.
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+dotnet add package Blazor.HashRouting --version {{NUGET_VERSION}}
+```
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/release-notes/beta.md b/release-notes/beta.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e4b1961
--- /dev/null
+++ b/release-notes/beta.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Blazor.HashRouting {{VERSION}}
+
+## Summary
+
+Beta build of `Blazor.HashRouting`.
+
+This prerelease is intended for broader validation of hash-fragment routing in browser-hosted Blazor WebAssembly applications.
+
+## Installation
+
+```bash
+dotnet add package Blazor.HashRouting --version {{NUGET_VERSION}}
+```
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/Blazor.HashRouting/Blazor.HashRouting.csproj b/src/Blazor.HashRouting/Blazor.HashRouting.csproj
index 510ea78..150076a 100644
--- a/src/Blazor.HashRouting/Blazor.HashRouting.csproj
+++ b/src/Blazor.HashRouting/Blazor.HashRouting.csproj
@@ -25,13 +25,13 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'net9.0'">
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly" Version="9.0.13" />
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.Abstractions" Version="9.0.13" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly" Version="9.0.0" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.Abstractions" Version="9.0.0" />
   </ItemGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup Condition="'$(TargetFramework)' == 'net10.0'">
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly" Version="10.0.4" />
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.Abstractions" Version="10.0.4" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore.Components.WebAssembly" Version="10.0.0" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting.Abstractions" Version="10.0.0" />
   </ItemGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>