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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
The Annapolis Striders All Comers Track Meets, recently renamed The Masterson Meets are at the
Annapolis High School track on three Wednesday evenings.
Our club's All Comers track series, now known as the Masterson Meets, continues with meets at Annapolis High on Wednesday, May 27, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 10th. Events will include 3200m, 1600m, 800m, 400m, 200m, & 100m. Registration starts at 5:30PM and the 3200m race will start around 5:45. This is a donation-only race, so there is no need to register in advance, and we welcome runners of all ages and abilities. We are short on volunteers, so please consider helping us by signing up here: Masterson Meets Sign Up. Questions? Reach out to meet director Laura Amin at lauraa@annapolisstriders.org. Thank you!.
This series is named in memory of longtime Strider, USNA professor, and Annapolis High track and cross-country coach Dr. Dan Masterson who initiated these late spring events.
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Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K
3rd Leg of the Championship Series
Sunday, June 21st, 2026, 8:00 AM
The Champ Series continues on June 21st with this fast out-and-back race up the B&A Trail from Severna Park High School! Early registration by 6/17 is just $10 for Striders members, with your non-Strider friends paying $15— still an exceptional deal. (Note: If you signed up for the full Champ Series at the beginning of the year, you’re already registered for Dawson’s and do not have to register again.) For more information and registration and email FathersDay10K@annapolisstriders.org if you’d like to volunteer. We always need volunteers!
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John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run
4th Leg of the Championship Series
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
Annapolis High School
Entry is now open for the shortest race in the Champ Series! Come on out to Annapolis High School (note the new location!) on June 27th 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. Want to help out on race morning? E-mail the race directors. This is a race at which you can both volunteer AND run!
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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! Race #1 was the Howard County Striders Women's Distance Festival 5K last Sunday, and the next race in the series is the DC Road Runners Club's Women's Distance Festival 5K on Sunday, June 7th in Arlington, Virginia. 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
Next entry fee increase is June 1st!
Summer is right around the corner, and summer’s best race is only three months away, so now is the time to start your training for the 51st annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run on Sunday, August 30th! But you can’t run the race if you don’t sign up, right? And with the next entry fee increase coming a week from Monday, you might as well head over to RunSignup.com/A10 right now and get yourself registered while you’re thinking about it. Go ahead, we’ll wait. It’ll only take a couple minutes!
But as fun as it is to take part in our club’s premier event, what’s even more fun is running the A-10 with a friend or two! So please, remind your friends about the coming entry fee increase and point them to RunSignup.com/A10 for complete race details & registration. And let ’em know that if they join the Annapolis Striders, they get $10 off their A-10 entry fee!
HELP WANTED: As fun as it is to run the A-10, it can be just as much fun to volunteer at the A-10! It takes hundreds of volunteers to pull off this event every year, plus a race committee of extra-dedicated people to oversee various aspects of the race. If you’d like to help out on A-10 race weekend, e-mail our volunteer coordinator at a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org! And if you’d like to step up to serve on the A-10 race committee, information about available roles can be found here, and you are welcome to e-mail race director Rose Dziedzic at a10@annapolisstriders.org with any questions.
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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
If you are a current Annapolis Striders member, you can get a discount by using the codes RVD50K for the 50K race and RVD20K for the 20K race for $10 and $5 off during check out. These codes will expire on 6/1.
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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:
We had a great clinic last weekend with Rehab2Run for the kick off of our Education Series! Rachelle, a doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in runners gave us some great background on common running injuries and causes as well as prehab and rehab to add to our routines. If you missed out don't worry, we'll have her out again late summer/early fall. And stay tuned for the next installment in our series, a runner focused strength training workshop with Steph from NeighborhoodBarre coming in June.
Current Training Programs:
We're off to the races this spring! Our 10k training group just wrapped up their mid training recovery week. Our 5k training group is hitting a consistent stride with their 3x week group runs. And our Junior Striders started their training for the John Wall Mile on Monday! Huge thank you to all our coaches for keeping us moving.
Upcoming Training Programs:
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A10 Training starts at the end of June. Registration opening after Memorial Day.
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Marathon Training starts at the end of June. Registration opening after Memorial Day. We are still in need of some additional coaches for this group if you're interested email elizabethn@annapolisstriders.org for more info.
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Trail 20k/50k Training starts in July. Registration opening at the beginning of June. This is a brand new program training for our very own Rosaryville Veterans Day 20k or 50k. Group runs will be at Bacon Ridge.
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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, June 2nd
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.
Striders members get an exclusive $15 OFF any 60‑minute massage.
Learn more at the link below or contact Bill directly at bill@relaxannapolis.com
https://www.massagebook.com/relax-annapolis/massage/deals/Annapolis-Striders/198454 (Please copy/paste the link in a browser if you encounter any errors)
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MAY
OhanaHC to Host 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit Mentorship Programs for Howard County Youth
Sunday, May 31, 2026 10:00 am
Columbia, MD
Ohana Howard County (OhanaHC) is proud to announce the OhanaHC 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD, and is open to runners, walkers, families, teams, and community members of all fitness levels. This family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together for a morning of fitness & fun and to raise money for OhanaHC’s mentoring programs.
Participants can choose between a competitive 5K race or a relaxed 1-mile fun run and walk, making it accessible for seasoned athletes and casual participants alike.
For more information and registration.
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JUNE
4UBen 5K Walk Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Gambrills, MD
The 4UBen 5K Walk/Run is a community race supporting The Benjamin Mario Shadrick Foundation Co.(501(c)(3)). Funds raised help build Casa Benjamin, a planned healing home for medically fragile and special-needs children in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico.
All ages and paces welcome—run, jog, or walk and be part of something that lasts beyond race day.
Organization website
For more information and registration
Trail Trotters 5k and Fun Run and Promise Landing Farm
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Our inaugural Trail Trotters 5k & Fun Run on Sunday, June 7 (9am) and takes place on the grounds of our farm, featuring scenic wooded trails, a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, post-race drinks and food trucks, live music and the chance to meet the horses (and farm animals) that support our equestrian therapy programs.
For more information and registration
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
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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