25TH  ANNIVERSARY

Current Number of Entrants (5000 limit):CLICK HERE

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DISTANCE - The Annapolis Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc., a volunteer, non-profit organization. The race is conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America, and the 2000 Maryland RRCA State and Regional Championships. USATF certified.

PLACE - Start and finish at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland.

STARTING TIME - 7:50 a.m. SHARP! Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000. Wheelchair start 7:45 a.m. All entrants should be at the stadium by 7:00 a.m.

COURSE - Start in east parking lot of stadium; loop around stadium perimeter to Rowe Blvd, past Church Circleand down historic Main Street into Gate 1 traverse sea walls in Naval Academy, cross Severn River on new bridge; shaded country roads / Ritchie Hwy / rolling hills; re-cross river; finish on grass in front of stadium. USATF Certification No.MD-95-009JS. Water every 2 miles. Paved surfaces.

RULES - Participants must maintain at least a 12 minute per mile pace. No headphones. No wheels (roller blades, bikes,strollers, etc.). No dogs. Computer chips must be worn on shoe to be officially scored. Shirts MUST be worn on the Naval Academy.

ENTRY - Submit a complete and fully executed entry form online and the correct fee by clicking ONLINE REGISTRATION below:  Maximum Entrants: 5,000. No race day entries. No exchanges. Numbers and CHIPS are non-transferable. Unofficial runners will not be scored and are subject to disqualification from future events conducted by the Annapolis Striders.

FEE - $30.00; $25 If you use your own Chip (include chip number with online registration) or if you purchase a Chip for $35, which will include distinctive 25th Annapolis Ten logo insert. All entries must be submitted by July 19. No entries thereafter.  No cash. No refunds. The principal portion of race proceeds will benefit the Cardiac Rehab Facility of Anne Arundel Medical Center.

PREMIUMS - All finishers receive a handsome high quality Attack Jacket with the distinctive Annapolis Run logo.

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Running merchandise will be distributed randomly to finishers.PREMIUMS TO FINISHERS ONLY.

AWARDS - Ceremony 9:30 a.m. West Stands, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
OVERALL: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male & female
MASTERS: 1st, 2nd place, male & female
AGE GROUP: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male & female, 19 and under, 20-24, etc., in 5 year increments.At Race Directors discretion.
1ST ANNE ARUNDEL CO. FEMALE: Pat O'Brien Memorial Award
1ST OVERALL, 1st Age Group, MASTERS MALE & FEMALE: Maryland State and Eastern Regional RRCA 10 Mile Championship Awards
TEAM COMPETITION - MD/DC RRCA TEAMS. Top 5 score. No limit as to number of members on a team. Must be a member in good standing.

1999 CHAMPIONS

Open: Men:  Merrill Hausenfluck 53:58
Women : Connie Buckwalter  1:01:14
Masters: Men: Anthony Basile 58:46
Women: Rose Malloy 1:08:28

NUMBER PICK-UP - Anticipate early morning traffic and long pick-up lines race day. Plan to get your number on Saturday, August 26, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medical Park, Jennifer Road. Number pick-up resumes race morning at 6 a.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Arrive well before 7 a.m. Pick-up linesclose at 7:15 a.m. DON'T BE LATE!

RACE EVE EXPO - From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medical Park, Jennifer Road. In addition to number pick-up, the expo will feature clothing sales, displays, food, random drawings, free meal coupons (while they last) for some of Annapolis's famous restaurants, and much more.DIRECTIONS

POST RACE FESTIVAL - Bud Light, O'Doul's, Watermelon, Bananas, Gatorade, Music, Sports Massage(available for a nominal fee), Clothing Sales, Race Application Table - load up for the fall racing season!

CONFIRMATION - Confirmation of entry acceptance, instructions for number pick-up, and detailed information about the Race Eve Expo will be sent by email if registered online and by first class mail in early August if registered by mail. No telephone confirmations. Bring your Confirmation to Registration.

LODGING - To make reservations at Annapolis area hotels, motels and B & Bs, contact Annapolis Accommodations:800-715-1000 or 410-280-0900.

RESULTS - Complete results will be posted on the internet on the Annapolis Strider's Homepage at:http://annapolisstriders.org

RACE ORGANIZATION -
Annapolis Striders, Inc
.P.O. Box 187
Annapolis, MD 21404-0187
Ron Bowman, Annapolis Run Director
Annapolis Striders Hotline - 410-268-1165

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