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Please use the link below to read the
2025 Annapolis Striders Annual Report!
2025 Annapolis Striders Annual Report
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Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race
2nd Leg of the Championship Series
Sunday, April 12, 2026
8:00 AM start
Join us at South River High School in Edgewater this Sunday for a fun, rolling 10 mile run! Online registration is open through Thursday night at just $10 for Striders or $15 for non-Striders, and race morning registration ($25 for all) will be available inside the school cafeteria. Visit the Cherry Pit RunSignup page for more info and to sign up!
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VOLUNTEERS: We have an urgent need for more volunteers on Sunday, to help with water stops and course marshaling, among other things!
Please contact ted@annapolisstriders.org or jacob@annapolisstriders.org ASAP if you'd like to help at Cherry Pit. No experience necessary!
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2025 Champ Series award pick-up!
Remaining unclaimed age group & IronMan awards from last year's Championship Series will be available for pick-up at Sunday's Cherry Pit 10 Miler, inside the South River High School gym near the registration tables! If you're unable to pick up your award there, contact Karsten Brown.
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B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon recap
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Another year in the books for our annual B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon! And it was a successful running, with 320 marathoners and 542 half-marathoners crossing the finish line on March 29th in sunny & temperate conditions. As usual, a good crowd of volunteers came out to support Tom Lyden’s race directing efforts, and we appreciate all the help! If you’d like to get more involved in next year’s B&A event, e-mail Tom or talk to him at a future Striders event.
The marathon saw a tight race up front, with Severna Park’s own Alan Kasmer holding onto the lead with an outstanding 2:34:10 finish, just 32 seconds ahead of runner-up Ryan Fan of Pikesville. Pennsylvania’s Grace Bucich represented the Navy Marathon Team well by capturing the women’s victory in 3:21:10, less than a minute ahead of Masters winner Fernanda Scalera of Bradenton, Florida. Severna Park’s Orion Boylston (2:44:27) and Pasadena’s Julia Reynolds (3:52:06) were our top Striders marathoners.
The marathon team also saw half-marathon success, as Joshua Byun (1:14:18) kept ahead of Masters champ Adam Driscoll of Catonsville (1:14:47) to take the men’s half win. Meaghan Murray of Baltimore crushed the women’s field in 1:23:20, over two minutes ahead of the next female finisher. Tops among club members was either Martin Shpuntoff or Mark Huskey, depending on whether you go with gun time (Martin crossed the line in 1:24:40 with Mark one second behind) or chip time (with Mark’s chip time being four seconds faster than Martin’s)! New board member Eva Henry led all Striders women in an impressive 1:29:36.
Full B&A results are up on both Maryland Timing’s site and RunSignup, and Enduro Photos’ finisher shots are up as well, available for download at no cost. Can’t wait to do it all over again next year!
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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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Annapolis Ten Mile Run
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Please plan on joining us at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 30th for the 51st annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run, our club’s premier event! Registration opened extra-early this year and and we’ve already seen a lot of sign-ups, so you might not want to put off registering until August. Visit RunSignup.com/A10 for complete A-10 details and to register. And don’t forget: As an Annapolis Strider, you get $10 off your entry fee!
While you’re signing up, why not spread the word about the A-10 to your non-Strider running friends? They’re sure to enjoy our gorgeous course, great finisher premium, and post-race party. Tell ’em to head to RunSignup.com/A10 to learn more!
HELP WANTED: We are looking for a few more volunteers to help us on the A-10 Race Committee this year. 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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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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Kudos:
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all our Half Marathon Training Program graduates! Give yourselves a big pat on the back. Training through the winter is no small feat, but you made it!
Coaching Call:
Are you interested in becoming a running coach and helping out with our training programs? The club is always looking for more coaches! We pay for your RRCA coaching certification and first aid/cpr training. Every year we put on two 5k training groups, a10k training group, a 10 mile training group, a marathon training group, AND our junior striders program for kids. It takes a village of coaches. If you're interested in helping with any of our programs, reach out to elizabethn@annapolisstriders.org.
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SPRING TRAINING PROGRAMS
Spring 5K Training
Registration is now open!
On your mark, get set! Our ET's Jester's Spring 5K Training will start on
Tuesday, April 28th at the Bates track beside Maryland Hall. Training will take place at 6PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There is no fee for the training and we welcome all runners, however participants must be current members of the Annapolis Striders.The training follows a progressive walk/run model and offers education on a variety of running topics each week. The session ends with our graduation race, the Women's Distance Festival/Men Run After the Women on July 11th in West Annapolis. Inquiries can be sent to lauraa@annapolisstriders.org.
For more information and registration
SPRING 10K Training
Monday, April 6 to Sunday, June 21
This week kicked off our Spring 10k Training Program. You can still register until April 19th to get in on the fun. Two training plans are offered, a basic plan for those new to the distance or those looking to stay consistent and lace up 3 times a week. For those already trained up for the 10k distance, we have an intermediate plan to tackle a new PR. Group runs are Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
For more information and registration
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, May 5th
6pm
Severna Park Library
45 W McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
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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APRIL
Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The triathlon consists of an 800 yard 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 and given to SPY swimming seniors.
For more information and registration
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JUNE
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
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