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The Annapolis Striders are looking for additional volunteers to serve on the various standing committees (e.g., Finance, Charitable, Nominating, Race, etc.) and other roles. Descriptions of those roles are HERE! Please express interest to president@annapolisstriders.org.
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The Annapolis Striders finish line team is looking for additional members to join our crew. Training will be provided.
Contact Dan Symancyk at dan@annapolisstriders.org for more information.
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The Masterson Meets track series successfully held two of its three scheduled events; unfortunately, the final meet was cancelled due to inclement weather. Race Director Laura Amin extends her sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who made the series possible, especially Deborah Young, Nut Hall, Tom & Mary Lou Lyden, Roberta Watson, and Justin Peake. We were also honored to have Dan Masterson’s wife Debby as a volunteer. She expressed her family's appreciation for this tribute to his memory.
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Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K
3rd Leg of the Championship Series
Sunday, June 21st, 2026, 8:00 AM
Severna Park High School
The Champ Series continues on June 21st with this fast out-and-back race up the B&A Trail from Severna Park High School! Online registration closed last night, but you can still sign up on race morning for $25. Registration & number pick-up open at 6:30 AM. Visit RunSignup.com/FathersDay10K for more info about the event. We’re also pleased to announce that our overall & Masters winners will receive waterproof car seat covers generously donated to us by Happegear!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! While we believe we have most of our bases covered, we can always use a few more volunteers. E-mail race director Delia at FathersDay10K@annapolisstriders.org if you’d like to help!
UNCLAIMED 2025 CHAMP SERIES AWARDS: If you are one of the handful of folks who were unable to pick up your 2025 Championship Series award at the annual banquet, B&A, or Cherry Pit, we will have these awards available to grab at Dawson's! We'll also bring any awards that remain to the following weekend's Wall Mile. Please e-mail the Keeper of the Awards if you'll be unable to attend either event, and we'll figure something out.
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John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run
4th Leg of the Championship Series
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Annapolis High School
Come on out to Annapolis High School (note the new location!) on June 27th for the shortest race in our Champ Series, and see how fast you can run four laps (plus an extra 9.344 meters). Don't be intimidated– The event is run in separate heats based on estimated finish time, so you'll be racing with others of similar speed. Runners of all ages & abilities are welcome to take part! Visit RunSignup.com/WallMile for complete details and to register. Please note that this coming Wednesday, June 24th is the final day of early online registration, so don't wait too long to sign up!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED (AGAIN)! We know the Wall Mile is only six days after Dawson's, but hopefully a few of you will be willing to pitch in. At this one we need people to help with number pick-up and with timing chip pulling at the finish line. Given the multi-heat format of the Wall Mile, though, you can both run AND volunteer at this one! So e-mail the race directors at JohnWallMile@annapolisstriders.org if you'd be willing to assist.
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Women’s Distance Festival (women only), and
Run After the Women 5K (men only)
Saturday, July 11, 2025
7:45am
West Annapolis Elementary School
Registration is now open for the 47th Annual Women’s Distance Festival (WDF) 5K and 42nd Men’s Run after the Women 5K race. The location will be in West Annapolis, with a Start and Finish on Annapolis Street beside West Annapolis Elementary School.
For more information and registration
This race is part of the 2026 Annapolis Striders Short Distance Bundle,only, so if you registered for this package, you do not need to register again.
VOLUNTEERS are always greatly appreciated and needed to assist with packet pick up, race day registration, to staff the water stop on the racecourse, course monitor, and to help with course set up and post-race clean up. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, email WDF5K@annapolisstriders.org.
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Maryland RRCA Women's Distance Festival Grand Prix Series: Our WDF race is the fifth in a series of eight great women's 5K races taking place across Maryland & the DC area this spring & summer. Participate in at least four of these events and you'll earn a special premium! The third and fourth races in the series are both this weekend: The Montgomery County Road Runners Club's Run for Roses 5K is this Saturday, June 20th at Wheaton Regional Park, while the Westminster Road Runners Club’s Wakefield Valley Women's Distance Festival 5K is on Sunday, June 21st, at Wakefield Valley Park in Westminster. Click here for more WDF series info & the full 2026 schedule
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Registration is open!
Endless Summer 6 hour run 2026
Sunday, July 19, 2026 8am to 2pm
Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD
NOTICE TO ALL ENTRANTS / NEW COURSE FOR 2026 This year we will be returning to Quiet Waters Park for the running of the Endless Summer 6-Hour Endurance Run, and with that a one hour shift to a later start/stop time (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM). What to expect with the new venue:
-A longer loop around the perimeter of Quiet Water's Park, approx. 4.25 miles per loop (with plenty of shade)
-Start/Finish line will be at the Red Maple Pavilion and accompanying area
-Same summer heat we all know and love in Annapolis!
For more information and registration
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Dog Days 8k
Sunday, August 2 at 8:00 am
Registration for the Dog Days 8k at Anne Arundel Community College on August 2 at 8:00 am is now open. The race is again part of the MD RRCA Grand Prix Series. Registration is only online and ends July 29. There will be race day registration at $25 for everyone starting at 6:30 am.
For more information and registration
We still need some volunteers to help out on race day. On race morning we need some help unloading and setting up before the race. During the race we need monitors and water stop help. To volunteer send an email to DogDays8k@annapolisstriders.org
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Annapolis Ten Mile Run
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
With two and a half months until race day, the 51st annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run already has well over 3,000 entrants, and if you’re not yet among them, head on over to RunSignup.com/A10 and sign yourself up! The entry fee rises again on Wednesday, July 1st, so be sure to get in before then to save a few bucks. The A-10 is our club's premier event, with a scenic course, great finisher premium, and a fun post-race party with live music by Rickshaw Lizard and beer from Forward Brewing, so this race is not to be missed!
Not up to running 10 miles this year? VOLUNTEER! The A-10 requires the help of hundreds of volunteers each year, so if you're in town but not running the race, or if you have a spouse/partner and/or family/friends who aren't running, please consider being a part of our A-10 volunteer crew! Visit RunSignup.com/A10/volunteer/ or e-mail our volunteer coordinator at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org if you'd like to help on race day and/or work packet pick-up at our Saturday race expo. And if you know of an organization, business, or school group that is looking for volunteer opportunities, please have them contact us! The A-10 has always been a community event, and we love it when the community gets involved.
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Join us for the 17th Annual Rosaryville Veteran's Day Trail Run, a classic trail race with old school feel. This event will take place on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at the scenic Rosaryville State Park, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the trails. You can choose between a 50K or a 20K distance, starting at 8:00am and 9:00am respectively.
Registration will open at ultrasignup.com on 5/1 at 10am, so don't hesitate to sign up for this popular event that attracts many trail runners. Spots are limited, please visit To register or volunteer
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS RUNNER EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
Annapolis Striders membership is required to participate in these training programs. There is no fee for the training programs but you must register.
Keep an eye on this section for announcements about training programs!
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Annapolis Striders Training/Education
Elizabeth Nabors,
VP of Training and Education
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Education Series: Last weekend our education series visited NeighborhoodBarre for a workshop on incorporating strength training and proper form. Stay tuned for our July offering.
Current Training Programs:
5k: Target race July 11th.
10k: Target race, Dawson’s Father’s Day 10k, this weekend!
Junior Striders: Target race, John Wall Mile, June 27th.
Training Programs Starting in July:
10 Mile: Target race, A10, August 30th.
For more information and registration
Marathon: Target race, Marine Corps Marathon, October 25th.
For more information and registration
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Junior Striders 1 Mile Training
Starting May 18th we kicked off the Junior Striders program for our Elementary and Middle School aged Striders. Practices are Monday and Thursday evenings at Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis. Our youngest striders will participate in games and activities designed to build the confidence and stamina required for a one mile run (4 laps around the track). The program is conducted assuming zero running experience and is intended to be fun and memorable while preparing to complete the John Wall Mile Race June 27th. Race registration must be completed separately. https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Annapolis/AnnapolisStridersJuniorStriders
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, July 7th
6pm
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month.
The meetings are a hybrid format.
Use the Zoom Link if you cannot attend in person.
Meeting ID: 945 9400 7107
Passcode: 075740
Stay tuned to the E-Streak for future meeting locations.
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Meet & Greet Your Fellow Annapolis Striders
at our Socials
Bring friends or potential new members!
Check here for future gatherings!
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AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS
See "For your information" above to submit a race.
Please check the provided links below for updated information about the community races, including fee structure, race details, cancellations, etc.
Once posted, community race information is
not automatically updated in the
E-Streak.
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*****Annapolis Striders members are now eligible for 10-20% off purchases at Running Warehouse (runningwarehouse.com). Enter code 2PK52FZT at checkout. (Updated code).
*****Relax, Recover, Run Stronger
Longtime Strider Bill Bamford has opened Relax Annapolis, a massage therapy practice in Severna Park dedicated to boosting recovery, improving flexibility, and helping runners stay injury‑free.
Annapolis Striders members get an exclusive 15% OFF every session.
Learn more HERE!
*****Annapolis Recreation and Parks presents the Youth Track and Field
Ages 6-14
July 13-August 5
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Bates Athletic Complex
Program flyer
If any Annapolis Strider member would like to volunteer to help, please contact MIKE TAYLOR.
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AUGUST
Casey Cares 17th Annual 5k Run & 1-Mile Walk
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Join the Casey Cares Foundation for our 17th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on August 1st! Proceeds from the race will support programs for families with critically ill children. The chip-timed 3.1 mile run/1-mile walk will be held at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Participants will receive a tech shirt, race bib and finisher medal. We’ll have awards for the largest team, most spirited team and top fundraising team, so share with your family, friends and sign up today!
For more information and registration
DECEMBER
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Baltimore
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Join us on Saturday, December 5th at the Maryland Zoo for a festive 5K while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Both runners and walkers are welcome!
For more information and registration
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