January 29, 2026 Issue #3 | | |
Annapolis 10 Mile Run
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Registration for the 51st annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run opens on Sunday, February 1st!
Surprise!!! The huge turnout at last year’s wildly successful 50th annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run got us so jazzed that we just couldn’t wait until April to open registration for the 51st A-10, scheduled for Sunday, August 30th. So when the clock strikes midnight this Sunday, February 1st, you’ll officially be able to sign up at RunSignup.com/A10! Complete 2026 race details can be found there as well.
And throughout the month of February, you’ll be able to take advantage of our low early-bird $65 entry fee (plus processing), with Annapolis Striders members once again receiving a whopping $10 discount! This is a fantastic deal, so don’t miss out. And be sure to spread the word among your running friends!
HELP WANTED: If you really love the A-10, why not get involved with our race committee? We have a few open slots to fill, overseeing specific aspects of race planning & organization. E-mail a10@annapolisstriders.org if you’d be interested in stepping up to fill one of these important roles! No past experience is required.
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Please make your non-member friends
aware of this sale!
New Members Only!
Sale ends this coming Saturday, January 31st!
If you are not currently an Annapolis Striders member, you can get a $5 discount on membership between January 15th and January 31st. That means a year's membership for just $25 instead of the already low price of $30. This offer is only available for a limited time and for a limited number of memberships. Just email your name to membership@annapolisstriders.org and we will send new members a discount code for $5 off your annual membership.
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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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46th Annual RRCA CLUB CHALLENGE 10M
8:00am Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland
Represent the Annapolis Striders in the RRCA Club Challenge! This is a race EXCLUSIVE to RRCA running clubs (such as the Annapolis Striders) in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and NOT open to the public. The fastest runners from our club in each event contribute to scoring. Events include overall men/women/co-ed, Under 40 men/women, Masters men/women, Grand Masters men/women, as well as overall individual awards.
If you are a current member of the Annapolis Striders, use the link below with the team code RRCA000AS. Registration is open until February 12th to club members ONLY. You must be able to run at least a 13mpm pace on a hilly course. The course gun time limit is 2 hours 10 minutes. The Annapolis Striders do not supplement the $35 registration (+$3.86 service fee) of the initial race entry, but those who register and show up on race day will be reimbursed $20 CASH. Additionally, there are a very limited number of Annapolis Striders team shirts left from last year (Women’s XS, S, M and Men’s L, XL, 2XL). If you did not receive one already and we have your size, you will also get a team shirt. Do not use form fill…we have multiple instances in the past where someone uses form fill on their emergency contact, and it changes their entry record to also be that of the emergency contact.
RRCA CLUB CHALLENGE 10M
Arrive early (6:50am – 7:40am) for bib pick up and a team photo (7:30am). The gymnasium is complete, so we are no longer in a tent! For any questions email our team captain: casey@annapolisstriders.org
Not interested in running the 10 miles? Better yet come to volunteer and cheer on your fellow Annapolis Striders. To volunteer check the race website.
RRCA Club Challenge 10M – Howard County Striders
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The Annapolis Striders Championship Series and Shorter Distance Bundle
Registration is open!
Registration closes Wednesday,
February 11th at 11:59pm!
The Championship Series offers eight races from one mile all the way up to our 16.28 mile Metric Marathon. Annapolis Striders members get scored in each Champ Series race and if they finish six races, they're eligible for awards. The Championship Series is just $50 for all six races. You must be an Annapolis Striders member to get this deal!
The Annapolis Striders Shorter Distance Bundle (SDB) is a series of four races: two 5K races, a one mile race, and working up to a five mile race in November. The SDB is just $35 and Annapolis Striders membership is also required.
Sign up for the Championship Series at Champ Series RunSignup Link or for the Short Distance Bundle at SDB RunSignup Link..
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Valentine's Day 5K
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
10:00 am
First race of the Annapolis Striders Championship Series
Originally known as the Valentine’s Twosome Relay, this race was merged with the Washington’s Birthday 5K to become the Valentine’s 5K. It is the first race of the Annapolis Striders Championship Series for the calendar year and is typically held the second weekend of February at Kinder Farm Park.
Entry fee is $15. Annapolis Striders members will receive a club discount at checkout making the entry fee only $10.00. If you would like to become a member, please visit -- Membership. If the race is not sold out, race day registration will be $25.00 for everyone.
Open to ages 8 - 100.
For more information and registration
Volunteers are needed! Click HERE to volunteer!
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2026 B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
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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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: Annapolis Striders Winter 5k Beginning Runners Training Class is ongoing, led by Laura Amin with 33 registered runners. Our Half Marathon training program, led by Elizabeth Nabors, is in week 5 and there are 102 registered runners.
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: As you may have noticed, it’s cold outside. In addition to the current challenges of just finding a place to run outdoors, we are dealing with some very cold temperatures that could impact our running. Does it ever get too cold here in MD for outdoor running? Not really. While some folks will head for the treadmills if it gets much below 30, the real dangers arrive when it gets below 18 degrees Fahrenheit, which we don’t see here. Here’s an article from Marathon Handbook that provides some guidance on when to head indoors for your run: https://marathonhandbook.com/when-is-it-too-cold-to-run-outside
See you on the road/trail!
Regards,
Bob
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Winter Half Marathon Training
Registration is open!
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, February 3rd, 2026
6:00pm
Severna Park Library
45 W. McKinsey Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
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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Thursday, February 12th 6-9 pm
Join us for a happy hour fundraiser at Julep Kitchen & Bar. They have graciously offered to host a happy hour to raise funds for the Anne Arundel County Foodbank. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated. In addition, there will be a raffle for merchandise and a gift card. We will have our own private room where we can socialize and catch up with each other. It will be fun!
Here are the details:
Where: Julep Kitchen & Bar, 2207 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
When: Thursday, February 12, 6-9 pm
Contact: Ted Logothetti, tclgot@gmail.com
Julep website
Anne Arundel County Food Bank 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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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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