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August 27, 2026 Issue #18

2026 Race schedule

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Submit your "on the road" race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Current Championship Series Standings

Don't forget, you qualify for a series award if you run at least six! See the full series rules here. Many thanks to Dan Mandeville for getting the standings updated quickly after each race!



If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders' Officers and Board of Directors OR Race and training contacts to contact the appropriate person. 

Social Media information

60th RRCA National Convention

April 8-11,2027

Austin, TX

For more information and registration

RRCA website

Dog Days 8K Cross-Country Run

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

Thank you to Karsten Brown for the report!!

194 runners took part in the 43rd annual Dog Days 8K at Anne Arundel Community College a few weeks ago on a steamy Sunday morning. While early cloud cover helped a bit, that darned sun peeked out late in the race to add an extra touch of misery to the already challenging multi-surface route around campus. Still, many smiles were seen along the rolling 4.97-mile course, a route which had been thoroughly marked by race directors Dan Symancyk and Matt Mace.

26-year-old Jason D’Addario, representing the Westminster Road Runners Club, worked his way past former Strider Sam Phipps and current Strider Orion Boylston and cruised to an overall win in 30:52. Phipps stayed strong for second in 31:23, while Boylston (32:25) finished ahead of Michael Johnson (32:34) and Masters winner Maksym Petrenko (32:41).

A 26-year-old also came out on top in the women’s competition, as Ella Collings (35:51) finished a comfortable 1 minute 18 seconds ahead of runner-up Siena Pegues, 17. Paige Hirsch was our top Annapolis Striders finisher in 37:37, while Harper Wallace, 17, edged out Masters champ Samantha Cole at the line with a 39:00 performance.

Full results are up on RunSignup, and way too many free race photos are on Karsten Brown’s photo space. Big thanks to Dan and Matt for their efforts, and of course the race could not have taken place without all the awesome volunteers who pitched in on race morning!

Annapolis Ten Mile Run

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

A-10 weekend is about to begin, and we hope to see you at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday and/or Sunday! Registration for the race is STILL open, so visit RunSignup.com/A10 now to register online, or sign up in person at the expo on Saturday.

Saturday’s expo is free & open to the public, running from 10 AM to 3 PM. If you’re registered for the race, we strongly recommend you visit the expo to pick up your bib number & packet pick-up goodie (a pair of A-10 socks!). Don’t forget that you’ll need to show photo ID in order to pick up your number! The expo also features a whole bunch of vendors & exhibitors, so bring some cash or a credit card, buy some running gear or merch, and chat with a variety of helpful physical therapists & spirited race organizers.

Sunday is RACE DAY! And with over 4,000 people registered, there’ll be a ton of vehicles descending on the stadium all at once. We will do our best to get everyone parked as quickly and as efficiently as possible, but please allow yourselves extra time, and try to arrive earlier than later. Packet pick-up will be open from 5:30 to 6:45 AM, and the race fires off at 7:00!

Lots more race info can be found at RunSignup.com/A10! Our race director and race committee will be extremely busy over the next few days, so if you have any questions, it’s best to ask in person at Saturday’s expo. Interested in volunteering at the last minute? Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org!

Metric Marathon

Sunday, October 4th

Southern High School

Harwood, MD

Registration for the Metric Marathon is open! Please join us on October 4th at Southern High School in beautiful Harwood Md. This is a great course, perfect for a fall training run.

For more information and registration

Downs Park 5 Mile Run

(7th leg of the Annapolis Striders

Championship Series)

Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:30 am

John H. Downs Memorial Park

8311 John Downs Loop

Pasadena, MD US 21122

Online registration OPENS July 5, 2026

Online registration CLOSES November 1, 2026

There is NO mail-in registration

The Down’s Park 5 Mile Run is a loop course on paved trails within John H. Downs Memorial Park. The scenic course winds through the woods with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay. The race starts and ends at the Fernwood Pavilion. Baby joggers or strollers are prohibited. No transfers or refunds.

Bib pickup on race morning is from 7:30-8:15 AM.

Race day registration is available from 7:30-8:00 AM. Race Day registration fee is $25.00 (Annapolis Striders member or non-member). You may pay by cash, check or credit card on race morning. Exact change please.

Annapolis Strider members online registration fee is discounted from $15.00 to $10.00 upon checkout. 

If you are registered for the full Championship series or the shorter race bundle you do NOT need to register separately for this race.

For more information and registration

Questions or to Volunteer

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

The Rosaryville Veterans Day Trail Run race committee is hosting a series of training runs to help runners get ready for the November 14th races (50K & 20K). The training runs are open to all levels of runners, and they are a great way to get some training miles while getting a chance to preview the race course.  You do not need to sign up for the race to join the training runs. The perimeter trail is approximately 9.5 miles long and buffed out (not technical trail) with very little elevation change (flat).

The training runs dates are as follows:

• September 12th
• September 26th
• October 10th
• October 24th

For more information, please follow us on social media for any race updates such as training run updates.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvdtrailrun

https://www.instagram.com/rvdtrailrun/

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!

Annapolis Striders Training/Education

Elizabeth Nabors,

VP of Training and Education



For Training:

Shout out to all our dedicated coaches out there leading runs, mixing Gatorade, and cutting watermelon! This is a very busy season for our training programs with A10 and Marathon Training each hosting twice weekly group runs. Then starting up right after the A10, we’ll have our very first trail training program targeting the Rosaryville Veterans Day 20k/50k to keep you motivated through the fall.

Current Programs:

Marathon ending Oct 24th: group runs on Tuesday and Saturday mornings

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/SevernaPark/AnnapolisStriders2021MooresMarinesMarathonTraining

Upcoming Programs:

Rosaryville 20k/50k starting Aug 31st: group runs Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings 

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Crownsville/Rosaryville20k50kTrailTraining

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING:

Tuesday, September 1st

Severna Park Library

6pm

45 W McKinsey Road

Severna Park, MD 21146

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.

Meet & Greet Your Fellow Annapolis Striders

at our Socials

Bring friends or potential new members!

Check here for future gatherings!

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.



*****Annapolis Striders members are now eligible for 10-20% off purchases at Running Warehouse (runningwarehouse.com). Enter code HJZ93FA6 at checkout.

 (Updated code 7.1.2026)

*****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!

*****Become an ASA wingman!

Athletes Serving Athletes enriches the quality of life for individuals living with limited mobility by empowering them to train for and participate in running events alongside volunteer runners. They have a group training run every other Thursday by Navy Stadium. Click here!

Sign up for a practice run and meet people and learn more about ASA and how to help. 

SIGN UP TODAY!

SEPTEMBER

23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K

Saturday, Sept. 5th, 2026 8:00 am

Presented by: St. Louis the King Knights of Columbus 

Organization website

The 10K is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and the 5K is a road/trail (dirt/grass) combo on roads and scenic trails on the Shrine of St. Anthony Property. Both the 10K & 5K are USATF certified.

This is a great family event with lots of activites planned. Chick-Fil-A and Mission BBQ will be providing post race food, and Wendy's is providing breakfast coupons. In addition, we will have additional refreshments, music, random prizes, a moonbounce and snow balls. Cash awards ($75, $50, and $25 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male & female in both races) and non-cash awards will be provided in 7 age group categories for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

 For more information and registration

10th Annual Stefanie Ashdown Memorial Do Your Best 5k

Sunday, September 13

10th Annual Do Your Best 5K & 1-Mile Walk

Join Stef Ripple for our 10th Annual Do Your Best 5K & 1-Mile Walk on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Anne Arundel Community College. This family-friendly event honors Stefanie “Stef” Petr Ashdown and supports ovarian cancer patients and their families through awareness, scholarships, patient support, and local partnerships. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome!

 For more information and registration

3rd Annual Strides for Strength 5K & Fun Run

Sunday, September 13

A timed 5K starting at 9:30 AM on the campus of McDonogh School in Owings Mills, with awards by age group and gender. The course includes one half-kilometer section of packed gravel. An untimed Fun Run, one lap around the track, is open to all ages, and a virtual option is available for anyone who can't attend in person. Every 5K participant receives a custom shirt, finisher medal, and breakfast voucher, and a post-race celebration follows with music, snacks, face painting, and balloon animals. Packet pickup is race morning from 8:00 to 9:15 AM. Proceeds fund research grants and awareness for SELENON Related Myopathy, a rare congenital muscular dystrophy. Annapolis Striders members save $10 with code ANNAPOLIS at checkout.

Organization website

For more information and registration

Ironman Maryland

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Cambridge, MD

Join the Annapolis Triathlon Club and volunteer at the run station

For more information and registration 

Register this week to save $5 off the race-day price for the

Sowebo Gateway 5K on Saturday, September 26th.

The introduction of a new course—expanding into South Baltimore and Middle Branch Park — invites participants to experience the city in a new way.

The festivities surrounding the race include a Community Row with local vendors and resources, music and entertainment, and an awards ceremony featuring medals and gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place overall male and female finishers, as well as medals in 14 male and female age categories.

For more information and registration



DECEMBER

Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Baltimore

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Join us on Saturday, December 5^th 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