February 26, 2026 Issue #5 | | |
Annapolis Striders Annual Membership Meeting
and Awards Ceremony
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Libations Tavern
8541 Veterans Highway
Millersville, MD 21108
Ticket sales end on Friday March 20, 2026
at 11:59pm
2:00-2:30 pm Annual Membership Meeting
2:30-3:00 pm Meet and Greet and Buffet
3:00-5:00 pm Annual Awards Ceremony
$20.00 per person (plus processing fee), includes buffet, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert
There will be a cash bar.
Purchase your tickets here!
Libations website
2025 Championship Series Age Group Winners
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Annapolis Striders
Board Nominations 2026
On behalf of the Nominating and Board Development Committee, in the "Vote Here" link below you'll find the slate of officers and directors presented to the general membership by the Nominating Committee. Please use this form to vote to approve or disapprove the slate of officers and directors.
Voting closes Sunday, March 8th at 11:59 p.m. Results will be announced at the annual meeting later in March. Only one vote is allowed per registered Annapolis Striders member.
VOTE HERE
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Valentine’s 5K recap!
The postponement of February 14th’s Valentine’s 5K due to lingering snow & ice did not dull the turnout at the rescheduled event on February 21st! A big crowd of 301 runners & walkers enjoyed the usual rolling loop around Kinder Farm Park’s now ice-free paths. And although the warmth from our race site's fire pit felt good, it was not as needed as in some years, with temperatures rising to the upper 40°s by race time.
New club member Orion Boylston of Severna Park squeaked out the overall men’s win in a blazing 16:57, with last year’s champ Scott Koehler only a few seconds behind. The top women posted equally impressive performances, with Baltimore’s Aisling O'Connell cruising to an 18:36 finish and Chesapeake Beach’s Katie Demers not far back in 18:57. Third place finishers Lisa Levin (20:55) and Michael Insler (17:07) took the top Masters prizes. The race also saw many great finishes by the graduating members of our Winter 5K Beginning Runners Program, clad in sharp-looking red Olympic-themed shirts!
Race director Delia Edelmann did a wonderful job as usual, capably assisted by many volunteers. Big thanks to everyone who took part!
Results
Championship series standings
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Annapolis Ten Mile Run
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Fees go up on Sunday!
With our first month of A-10 registration coming to a close, now is the time to take advantage of our special early-bird pricing if you haven’t done so already! $65 (plus processing) is an absolute steal for a top-tier road race these days, especially given all you get from the A-10— a high-quality finisher premium, a packet pick-up freebie, great support out on the course, and food & drink afterwards, among other things. So why put off signing up? Head to RunSignup.com/A10 right now and get yourself registered for our August 30th event!
Even if you miss out on the February deal, the fee is only going up by five bucks on March 1st, so it’s not like the A-10 will suddenly be unaffordable. And don’t forget— Annapolis Striders members get a big $10 discount!
HELP WANTED: More than 1,100 people have already signed up for the 2026 A-10, and we are looking for a few more volunteers to help us on the A-10 Race Committee. If you've ever wanted to get more involved, now is your chance! No past experience is required. A full list of available roles is available here. Email race director Rose Dziedzic at a10@annapolisstriders.org with any questions or to get involved!
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2026 MD-DC RRCA 10M Club Challenge
Congratulations to all of you who came out to race Sunday, February 22nd, in Columbia, Maryland on a tough hilly course with a cold wintery mix of precipitation. Of the 41 Annapolis Striders that signed up for the race, 32 made it to the finish line. Our no-show rate was 22% which was a bit better than the overall race average of 27%.
We took 10th of 13 in the coed competition, 9th of 14 in the men's competition, and 10th of 13 in the women's competition. Our best age group was the Male Grand Masters division finishing 5th of 10. Our Male Masters were 7th of 9. Female Grand Masters were 7th of 9 teams. Female under 40 were 8th of 8. While the Male under 40 and Female Masters age groups did not have 4 finishers to meet the minimum number of runners required to compete.
Our fastest female runner of the day was Elizabeth Nabors finishing in a blistering time of 1:19:53. The fastest male runner for the team was Martin Shpuntoff bolting across the finish line in 1:05:08.
Thank you to our photographers, Karsten and Denise! Here are a few photos they took in the new gym at Howard Community College before the race. More photos are becoming available on the race website.
I hope to see everyone back next year at the 2027 MD-DC RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge.
Casey Rayburg
Team Captain
Results
Photos
More photos from Howard County Striders
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Road Runners Club of America Convention
The RRCA 68th National Convention will be held in Arlington, VA, from April 9-12, 2026, coinciding with the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race, featuring education, networking for running leaders, coaches, and race directors, plus guaranteed race entry. Their Level 1 Coaching certification course will also take place in person that weekend. The Annapolis Striders have a training reimbursement program for folks who are willing to coach our training groups, so please reach out to president@annapolisstriders.org if you are interested.
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2026 B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, March 29th
Registration Is Open
Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of the Annapolis Striders B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon. The 2026 edition of this event will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The races will once again start and finish at Severna Park High School. For more information, go to B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon.
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B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon – Volunteer Opportunities
This year’s edition of the B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, starting and finishing at Severna Park High School. Although race day is drawing near, select volunteer opportunities remain available. If you act now, one of these coveted volunteer positions could be yours.
Truck Crew – I would like two or three of my fellow Striders to serve as the truck crew for this year’s event. Duties would include delivering supplies to the six aid stations on the course, and then, once the races are over, picking up the supplies and hauling them back to the storage facility on West Street. As with all our volunteer positions, no prior experience is needed.
Aid Station Staffing – I have a need for volunteers to staff two of the Aid Stations on the racecourse. Specifically, I need volunteers to staff Aid Station #3, which is on the B&A Trail just north of Robinson Road, and Aid Station #4, which is on the B&A Trail just north of Earleigh Heights Road. Each of these Aid Stations is on the marathon-only portion of the racecourse and the marathoners will pass each of the Aid Stations twice.
To claim one of these volunteer positions, please contact Tom Lyden at toml@annapolisstriders.org.
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2nd Leg of the Championship Series
Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Registration Is Now Open
We will hold this year’s Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting and finishing at South River High School. To register or for more information, please visit Cherry Pit - 10 miler. If you would like to volunteer for this year’s race, please contact ted@annapolisstriders.org or jacob@annapolisstriders.org.
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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
Update from Bob Moseley,
VP of Training and Education
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Current Training Programs: Our Half Marathon training program, led by Elizabeth Nabors, is in week 9 and there are 102 registered runners. Our 10k program and Annapolis 10 Mile programs are next on tap; keep an eye on the website for further details
Coaching Call: We are always looking for coaches/mentors for our other training programs, such as the 5K, 10K, Jr. Striders and marathon groups. If you’d like to step into coaching and are interested, give me a shout. As an additional incentive for those who are interested in becoming a certified RRCA Road Running Coach, the club can reimburse you for the RRCA Level 1 Certification.
News You Can Use: With the B&A Trail Half Marathon/Marathon fast approaching, those that have not completed a half (and many who have) may be wondering what constitutes a “good” finishing time. Of course, the definition of a good time depends on one’s perspective but here’s a link to an article from Marathon Handbook that provides an excellent treatment of what the numbers say and can give you some sense of where you stand overall in the very popular world of half marathoning. For first timers, finishing is always the primary goal but it’s always nice to have a goal in mind. Here’s the link: https://marathonhandbook.com/whats-a-good-half-marathon-time
See you on the road/trail!
Regards,
Bob
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Winter Half Marathon Training
This program will offer 2 training plans. Our beginner plan will lead you from your first week long run of 5 miles to the start line of your half marathon feeling fit and confident. Our intermediate plan will challenge your cardiovascular and muscular system with the introduction of structured tempo and interval work. Pick the plan that's right for your goals. Training plans started on 12/29/2025 with our target race, the B&A Trail Half Marathon, being held on 3/29/2026. Race registration and payment is not included with the training and must be done separately.
Plans will be emailed and can be completed on your own, but we would love to see everyone at our one or both or our two weekly group runs on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Our two primary meeting locations will be Severna Park High School and the Jones Station Park and Ride. Make sure to sign up and check your weekly coaching emails for details.
Coaches:
Elizabeth Nabors
Bob Mosely
For more information and registration
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, 3/3/2926, 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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NEXT SOCIAL:
Rams Head
33 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Thursday, March 26, 6–9 p.m.
Join us for our March Social at Rams Head to support the Annapolis Light House. Rams Head has generously agreed to donate 20% of all food purchases during the event. It’s a great chance to relax, reconnect, and support a meaningful local cause.
Contact: Ted Logothetti, tclgot@gmail.com
Rams Head website
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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).
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FEBRUARY
TRY-a-TRI
Saturday, February 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Busch Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Ever wondered if a triathlon is for you but don’t know where to start? The Annapolis Triathlon Club invites you to TRY-a-TRI—a free, beginner-friendly clinic designed to introduce you to the sport in a supportive, no-pressure environment.
The clinic includes:
- A guided, hands-on session tailored specifically for beginners.
- Expert instruction on swim, bike, and run basics.
- Training tips and practical advice to help you start safely and confidently.
- The opportunity to connect with experienced club members and fellow first-time triathletes.
No experience is required. New athletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers, or anyone "tri-curious" are welcome.
For more information and registration, please visit: https://www.annapolistriathlon.org/events/try-a-tri-1
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MARCH
Yoga for Athletes
Sunday, March 29
Groundswell Yoga
48 Maryland Avenue
annapolis, md 21401
5 pm to 6:15 pm
Discount code: STRIDER26
In this 75-minute class, yoga instructor and cyclist Kate Rappaport will guide you through a yoga sequence appropriate for all levels of practitioners, but specifically formulated for endurance athletes.
Improve joint mobility, decrease inflammation in the body, and build deep hydration within the body's connective tissues.
Register here
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APRIL
Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The triathlon consists of an 800 year swim, 9.25 mile bike and 2.8 mile run. Each course takes place at the Severna Park Community Center pool and the B&A Trail. The triathlon can be completed individually or by teams of 2 or 3 people. Proceeds support the Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship give to SPY swimming seniors.
For more information and registration
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JUNE
The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation annual community 10K and 5K races Saturday, June 13th, 2026
The races start at 8 AM at the Crofton Country Club. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a good tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway and is about 3.4 miles. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the Crofton Kiwanis Foundation supports.
For more information and registration
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