May 11, 2023 Issue 10

Annapolis Striders website

2023 Race Schedule

I need to update or change my e-mail and/or mailing address

Join or renew on line

Annapolis Striders Merchandise Store (NEW: take a look)

Submit your “on the road” race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Submit article for print issue of The Streak

If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders’ Officers and Board of Directors  to contact the appropriate person. 

CHECK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

A race director is needed for the Cold Turkey 10K which is scheduled to be held

Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Arundel Middle School.

If you are interested,

Contact VP of Races, Larry Puglisi.

Spring Cleaning Day – Saturday, June 3, 2023

at 2:00 P.M.

The club is providing you with an opportunity to participate in a Spring Clean-up at the club’s storage shed located at the U-Haul Moving and Storage Facility across from Westfield Mall. The purpose of this endeavor is to get rid of stuff that is worn out or that we don’t need and to organize that which remains.  If you are interested in participating, e-mail at  Tom Lyden or

 text (240) 726-0207.

2023 Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

Our 43rd year!

3rd Leg of the Championship Series

Registration is now open!

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park 21146

The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail starting from Severna Park High School. Runners will depart the school and head east along Robinson Road to the B&A Trail. Runners will turn left to enter the B&A Trail, heading North. Runners will cross several intersecting public streets along the course. Runners will continue to the designated turn-around location just over the East-West Blvd. overpass bridge. Upon turn-around, follow the same route back to the race finish at the Severna Park High School.

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Click here to volunteer

A Workers Run for this race will be held: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 8AM

2023 Women’s Distance Festival

5K / Run After the Women 5K

Our 44th year!

Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:45 AM

West Annapolis Elementary School

505 Melvin Avenue

Annapolis, MD 21401 

And Our 39th year for RATW 5K!

This event will be Leg 4 of the Maryland RRCA Women’s Distance Grand Prix Series.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This year, the WDF Grand Prix Series consists of 8 races (all 5k). Those women who complete 4 or more races will be honored with a Participation Award. 

This race starts at 7:45 am with the women, and then 8:30 am approximately for the men. This event is also the graduation race for the Annapolis Striders’ 5K Beginners

Group.

For more information and registration

2023 John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run

Our 41st year!

4th Leg of the Championship Series.

Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Bates Athletic Complex – Weems Whelan Field

935 Spa Road

Annapolis

PLEASE NOTE: The Bates track is scheduled to be resurfaced in July and may not be available for this race. If the race has to be moved to another location, we will send out notifications as soon as possible.

For more information and registration

2023 Endless Summer 6-Hour Run

Our 13th year!

Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 7:00 AM

Greenbury Point Nature Center

265 Bullard Boulevard

Annapolis, MD 21402 

A proud benefactor for the  Semper Fi Fund.

We will run the same modified course as 2022 due to conflict with Naval Academy use of Greenbury Point. The course is a fast and flat scenic 2.4-mile loop, primarily on packed dirt paths around Greenbury Point Nature Reserve and Possum Point across the Severn River from the U.S. Naval Academy.

For more information and registration

Registration fee increases on June 1, 2023!

Registration is open for the 48th annual Annapolis Striders Annapolis 10 Mile Run!!

Come join us on Sunday, August 27, 2023, as we once again tour scenic downtown Annapolis and conquer the Naval Academy Bridge. All finishers will receive a medal and a custom technical lightweight running jacket.

 For more information and registration

Annapolis Striders Spring 2023 5K Beginning

30th Anniversary (1993-2023)



Spread the word! If you have previously participated in the program, please share your experience with friends, neighbors, relatives and associates who may be interested in registering in the program for better physical and mental well-being. And, if you are available, please consider joining the class by registering and assisting as a mentor. 

Have you taken some time off from running and want to get back into it? Are you new to the sport? Come be a part of our spring Annapolis Striders 5K Beginning Runners Program! FREE for Annapolis Striders members ($30/year). The 5K Class meets thrice a week at Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis starting on April 25, 2023, with the target of completing the Annapolis Striders’ Women’s Distance Festival 5K/Run After The Women 5K on July 8, 2023 in West Annapolis. 

For more information and registration 

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY,

June 6, 2023

7:00 pm

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401



Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.

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.

Check back here for information about future Annapolis Striders Socials!

AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS

See “quick links” 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 updated in the

E-Streak.

Anne Arundel County start-up has launched

 a new self-care wellness app, Prosper.

In partnership with the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH), local company Uneo Health has launched a free wellness app, Prosper, to help people work on their personal wellness goals such as stress, anxiety, sleep, self-esteem, fitness, and nutrition.

Download Prosper Today to use the in-app tools such as personalized mood tracking, journaling, friend support, in-app exercises, and educational videos. Prosper can also help you find support for an array of healthcare and support services to support your wellness journey. 

The Prosper team will be at the Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K if you have any questions.

MAY

Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM, ASICS Blue Jean Mile Run for Mental Health Awareness Month, Charm City Run Annapolis, 1910 Towne Centre Boulevard Annapolis, MD, 21401.  

Please join Charm City Run and ASICS for one of our own Blue Jean Mile Runs to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness Maryland and Delaware. Wear your blue jeans and we’ll run a mile together then enjoy drinks and snacks. We’ll also be offering a special discount and ASICS gift with purchase. Plus, ASICS will donate $5 for every pair of ASICS shoes purchased May 18 and Charm City Run will match to go to the National Alliance for Mental Illness Maryland.

Blue Jean Mile Registration

JUNE



Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:00 PM – Thursday, June 8, 2023 6:00 PM, Run Your Town – 24 Hour Challenge sponsored by Brooks, Charm City Run Annapolis, 1910 Towne Centre Boulevard Annapolis, MD, 21401. Wednesday, June 7th is National Running Day and we’re going to celebrate for a full 24 hours by using the power of running to make a difference in our local community. We’re challenging you to use your legs to run (or walk) the Annapolis Town Center for 24 hours, 1 hour, or anything in-between to raise funds for Danny’s Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. Contributions raised from this event will be directed towards purposes and causes that could help change the course of addiction in Anne Arundel County.

Run Your Towne 24 Hour Challenge Registration

Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are planning their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 10th. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a great tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the club supports.

For more information and registration

Run Up To Juneteenth

Sunday, June 11, 2023 8:30 am

The first annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/1mi Walk was held in 2022 at the Baltimore Peninsula. We are Baltimore City’s official kickoff to the AFRAM Juneteenth celebration. Our 5K route begins in West Covington Park and spans the iconic Hanover Street Bridge, with a loop around Middle Branch Park that offers incredible views of the middle branch of the Patapsco River. As the first and only race route sanctioned to run across the Hanover Street Bridge connecting Baltimore Peninsula with the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Run Up To Juneteenth is poised to become a Baltimore favorite.

 For more information and registration



Juneteenth 5K/1 Mile Charity Event

Monday, June 19, 2023 8:00 am

DTD Enterprises is excited to host a fundraiser event for the NAACP Randallstown Youth Council #78AGB to assist in awareness, exposure, and elevation of the unit and opportunities for youth in Baltimore County.

The NAACP Randallstown Youth Council #78ABG is a youth led organization consisting of ages ranging from 9-24 years old and engaged youth in opportunities to advocate, lead and be change agents in their lives, communities, and relationships.

Calling Novice, Intermediate and Advance runners to join the Health & Wellness Committee and other members of the NAACP Randallstown Youth Council #78AGB at the Juneteenth 5K/1 Mile Fun Run (in person or virtual).

 For more information and registration

Momentous Hip Hop 5K

Sunday, June 25, 2023 8:00 am

Dr. Tim Vidale, leading sports physical therapist and Founder of Momentous Sports Medicine in Washington, DC, is hosting the inaugural Momentous Hip Hop 5K race/walk at Nationals Park on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Proceeds from the event will support mental health resources for the Black community in addition to the Momentous Impact HBCU scholarship fund.

Beyond a traditional 5K, the event will include a resource expo featuring sponsors/partners and a community row with local organizations and businesses. And in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of hip hop, the event will feature DJs throughout the day and close with an afterparty.

 For more information and registration

JULY

Rock the Hall 5K

Sunday, July 23, 2023 8:00 am

Rock the Hall 5K is fun and active way to celebrate the Bay and is part of the Bay Paddle race happening on Sat July 22nd. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy and Oyster Recovery Partnership’s work to plant 10 billion oysters in the Bay. The registration fee is tax deductible. Bay Paddle is a registered 501c3 and all proceeds from participants are donated to Oyster Recovery Partnership, Chesapeake Conservancy and Waterkeepers Chesapeake.

 For more information and registration

SEPTEMBER

Parks Half Marathon

Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:45 am

Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like.



 For more information and registration.

Of course, elite runners will run for free, and organizers are offering a discount to registration of $5 off for other runners. The discount code is PHM23CLUB. and the price of registration will increase on May 15.

NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 12, 2023-Run, walk or both across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  

Don’t miss out on the chance to run or walk over the Chesapeake Bay. The beloved Maryland tradition returns with a 10-kilometer, 6.2-mile point-to-point course will take runners over the eastbound span of the 4.35-mile-long Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which reaches 186 feet at its tallest point. Participants will experience water vistas dotted with sailboats and cargo ships from atop a major dual-span bridge that doesn’t allow pedestrian traffic at any other time of the year. This event happens once a year and is the only way to cross this majestic span on foot. 

Join our social team: ATC-Naptown Running Buddies

Password: ATC-Naptown2023

Save $10.00 off your registration!!

When we reach 40 social team members each member will save an additional $5.00 off their registration. 

Bay Bridge Run Registration

April 27, 2023 Issue 9

Annapolis Striders website

2023 Race Schedule

I need to update or change my e-mail and/or mailing address

Join or renew on line

Annapolis Striders Merchandise Store (NEW: take a look)

Submit your “on the road” race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Submit article for print issue of The Streak

If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders’ Officers and Board of Directors  to contact the appropriate person. 

CHECK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

A race director is needed for the Cold Turkey 10K which is scheduled to be held

Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Arundel Middle School.

If you are interested,

Contact VP of Races, Larry Puglisi.

We are looking for volunteers to help lead an informal running group in Annapolis.

 We have 25 folks who signed up for interest in a M/Th 5:30 pm run. We need one or two additional people who are able to help us backstop,

to ensure that we would have some consistent coverage.  

If you are interested,

Contact Tess Zangrilli

The Annapolis Striders now have an online storefront where you can purchase past Annapolis Striders merchandise. Click “Striders Merchandise” from the Annapolis Striders club page on RunSignUp,

or CLICK HERE!.

2023 Women’s Distance Festival

5K / Run After the Women 5K

Our 44th year!

Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:45 AM

West Annapolis Elementary School

505 Melvin Avenue

Annapolis, MD 21401 

And Our 39th year for RATW 5K!

This event will be Leg 4 of the Maryland RRCA Women’s Distance Grand Prix Series.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. This year, the WDF Grand Prix Series consists of 8 races (all 5k). Those women who complete 4 or more races will be honored with a Participation Award. 

This race starts at 7:45 am with the women, and then 8:30 am approximately for the men. This event is also the graduation race for the Annapolis Striders’ 5K Beginners

Group.

For more information and registration

2023 Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

Our 43rd year!

3rd Leg of the Championship Series

Registration is now open!

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park 21146

The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail starting from Severna Park High School. Runners will depart the school and head east along Robinson Road to the B&A Trail. Runners will turn left to enter the B&A Trail, heading North. Runners will cross several intersecting public streets along the course. Runners will continue to the designated turn-around location just over the East-West Blvd. overpass bridge. Upon turn-around, follow the same route back to the race finish at the Severna Park High School.

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Click here to volunteer

A Workers Run for this race will be held: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 8AM

Registration is open for the 48th annual Annapolis Striders Annapolis 10 Mile Run!!

Come join us on Sunday, August 27, 2023, as we once again tour scenic downtown Annapolis and conquer the Naval Academy Bridge. All finishers will receive a medal and a custom technical lightweight running jacket.

 For more information and registration

Annapolis Striders Spring 2023 5K Beginning Running Program Registration is now OPEN!

30th Anniversary (1993-2023)



Spread the word! If you have previously participated in the program, please share your experience with friends, neighbors, relatives and associates who may be interested in registering in the program for better physical and mental well-being. And, if you are available, please consider joining the class by registering and assisting as a mentor. 

Have you taken some time off from running and want to get back into it? Are you new to the sport? Come be a part of our spring Annapolis Striders 5K Beginning Runners Program! FREE for Annapolis Striders members ($30/year). The 5K Class meets thrice a week at Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis starting on April 25, 2023, with the target of completing the Annapolis Striders’ Women’s Distance Festival 5K/Run After The Women 5K on July 8, 2023 in West Annapolis. 

For more information and registration 

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY,

May 2, 2023

7:00 pm

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401

The Tuesday, June 6th meeting will be held at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library.



Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.

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.

Wrap up from the Annapolis Striders April Social: 

What a nice group to meet up with on Thursday, April 13, 6:30-8:30pm for the Annapolis Striders April social and Meet & Greet 5K Coach Paul Thorn. We met in the Trophy Room located in the Graduate Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. 

It was a pleasure meeting two new members of the Spring Annapolis Striders 5K training program: Bridget Kimball and Diana Guerara. Also, nice to see familiar faces and friends. 

Thank you, Brian Davis Marques, Bar Supervisor, for reserving our space and offering individual checks. Also, a big thank you to each of you for coming out.  

Graduate Hotel Trophy Room

Annapolis Striders 5K Training Registration

Thursday, May 4^th, 6pm-8pm: Foam Wars at Charm City Run Annapolis, 1910 Towne Centre Blvd., #120, Annapolis, MD 

You don’t need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to experience the best in running shoe foam! Join Charm City Run Annapolis for Foam Wars! They will have vendors on-site (Altra, ASICS, Mizuno, Puma, and Saucony) and you’ll be able to try a pair of their running shoes, run a lap around the Town Center, then switch to another brand and finally pick your favorite at the end. They will offer a special shopping discount at the event, plus raffles and refreshments! To be eligible for the raffles, you need to run in each of the vendors’ shoes.

Charm City Run Annapolis Foam Wars Registration

AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS

See “quick links” 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 updated in the

E-Streak.

APRIL

Shipley’s Choice Elementary Rock Trot 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:00 am

After a three year hours, our trot is back! Formerly the “Tech Trot” our Rock Trot will take you through 5K of our beautiful community with music along the route! This is a chipped event. A family fun event! Strollers are welcome! Run, walk, skip or prance – all paces are welcome. Only kids need to register for the 1 mile fun run – parents are welcome to run with their child. Register by March 24th to take advantage of discount pricing and guarantee a race shirt.

 For more information and registration

IronMed 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 9:00 am

Support Georgetown’s HOYA Clinic on Sunday, April 30th at Fletcher’s Cove (4940 Canal Rd) for a 5k run/walk along the C&O Canal! All proceeds benefit the student driven HOYA Clinic, which provides free medical care for resilient people experiencing homelessness in DC. Registered participants will receive 20% off full price merchandise (excluding electronics) at Georgetown Running Company on Saturday, April 22.

 For more information and registration

MAY

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Run

Friday, May 5, 2023 5:30 pm

MWR Fitness 5K on Greenbury Point Road. Run starts and finishes behind the NEX. Food, music, and activities post-run.

 For more information and registration

Hunt Meadow 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 am

Please join us for our 6th Annual 5K run through the lovely Hunt Meadow neighborhood in Annapolis Maryland on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This race benefits the children’s summer swim team, The Hunt Meadow Mustangs.

There will be an optional 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for those who want to participate but do not want to run the 5K course.

 For more information and registration



Huntingtown High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team FunRun/Walk

Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:00 am

Trail and pavement run at Huntingtown High School to raise funds for the boys’ JV and Varsity lacrosse teams. 5K +/- fun run/walk. Shotgun start.

 For more information and registration

JUNE



Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are planning their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 10th. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a great tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the club supports.

For more information and registration

Run Up To Juneteenth

Sunday, June 11, 2023 8:30 am

The first annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/1mi Walk was held in 2022 at the Baltimore Peninsula. We are Baltimore City’s official kickoff to the AFRAM Juneteenth celebration. Our 5K route begins in West Covington Park and spans the iconic Hanover Street Bridge, with a loop around Middle Branch Park that offers incredible views of the middle branch of the Patapsco River. As the first and only race route sanctioned to run across the Hanover Street Bridge connecting Baltimore Peninsula with the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Run Up To Juneteenth is poised to become a Baltimore favorite.

 For more information and registration



JULY

Rock the Hall 5K

Sunday, July 23, 2023 8:00 am

Rock the Hall 5K is fun and active way to celebrate the Bay and is part of the Bay Paddle race happening on Sat July 22nd. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy and Oyster Recovery Partnership’s work to plant 10 billion oysters in the Bay. The registration fee is tax deductible. Bay Paddle is a registered 501c3 and all proceeds from participants are donated to Oyster Recovery Partnership, Chesapeake Conservancy and Waterkeepers Chesapeake.

 For more information and registration

SEPTEMBER

Parks Half Marathon

Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:45 am

Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like.



 For more information and registration.

Of course, elite runners will run for free, and organizers are offering a discount to registration of $5 off for other runners. The discount code is PHM23CLUB. and the price of registration will increase on May 15.

April 13, 2023 Issue 8

Annapolis Striders website

2023 Race Schedule

I need to update or change my e-mail and/or mailing address

Join or renew on line

Annapolis Striders Merchandise Store (NEW: take a look)

Submit your “on the road” race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Submit article for print issue of The Streak

If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders’ Officers and Board of Directors  to contact the appropriate person. 

CHECK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

The Annapolis Striders now have an online storefront where you can purchase past Annapolis Striders merchandise. Click “Striders Merchandise” from the Annapolis Striders club page on RunSignUp,

or CLICK HERE!.

Race Results and Photographs (courtesy of volunteer

photographer and Annapolis Strider, Karsten Brown)

for the Cherry Pit 10 Mile Run

Results

Photos

2023 Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

Our 43rd year!

3rd Leg of the Championship Series

Registration is now open!

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park 21146

The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail starting from Severna Park High School. Runners will depart the school and head east along Robinson Road to the B&A Trail. Runners will turn left to enter the B&A Trail, heading North. Runners will cross several intersecting public streets along the course. Runners will continue to the designated turn-around location just over the East-West Blvd. overpass bridge. Upon turn-around, follow the same route back to the race finish at the Severna Park High School.

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Click here to volunteer

A Workers Run for this race will be held: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 8AM

Annapolis Striders Spring 2023 5K Beginning Running Program Registration is now OPEN!

30th Anniversary (1993-2023)

Meet the 5K Coach night on Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:30 PM at the Graduate Hotel Trophy room.



Spread the word! If you have previously participated in the program, please share your experience with friends, neighbors, relatives and associates who may be interested in registering in the program for better physical and mental well-being. And, if you are available, please consider joining the class by registering and assisting as a mentor. 

Have you taken some time off from running and want to get back into it? Are you new to the sport? Come be a part of our spring Annapolis Striders 5K Beginning Runners Program! FREE for Annapolis Striders members ($30/year). The 5K Class meets thrice a week at Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis starting on April 25, 2023, with the target of completing the Annapolis Striders’ Women’s Distance Festival 5K/Run After The Women 5K on July 8, 2023 in West Annapolis. 

For more information and registration 

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY,

May 2, 2023

7:00 pm

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401

The Tuesday, June 6th meeting will be held at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library.



Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.

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.

Next Social: TONIGHT



Thursday, April 13, 6:30-8:30pm–Annapolis Striders April social and Meet & Greet 5K Coach Paul Thorn

Trophy Room located in the Graduate Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Everyone is welcome; we hope you will join us and bring your friends. Free parking at the Graduate Hotel; please have your parking ticket validated at the front desk or in the Trophy Room. 

Thank you, Brian Davis Marques, Bar Supervisor, for reserving our space and offering individual checks.

Graduate Hotel Trophy Room

Annapolis Striders 5K Training Registration

AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS

See “quick links” 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 updated in the

E-Streak.

APRIL

GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge 5K

Saturday, April 15, 2023 9:00 am

Join us for a 5k to celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis’ 5 year anniversary! The race will be held on April 15th at Quiet Water Park. Whether you’re setting a goal to run your first 5k or want to do something fun and active with your whole family, come out and help us raise awareness for our friends with Down syndrome and celebrate 5 years of achievement!



 For more information and registration



Gunpowder Keg 25K and 50K

Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:00 am

The Baltimore Road Runners Club’s Gunpowder Keg Ultra 25K and 50K is being held on Saturday April 15th at 8am. With spring finally upon us the trails are about to be lush with green, but not yet overgrown. We think it’s the best time of year for running the Bunker Hill trails. This low-key, affordable ($20!), fun filled race consists of 2 loops of mostly single track trail. The course has 3 aid stations per loop, lovely vistas and friendly volunteers. And with over 1700 foot elevation gain per loop there are many options to challenge yourself – or to walk, depending on your hill philosophy, The race begins at the Bunker Hill parking lot in the Hereford area of Gunpowder State Park.

 For more information and registration

Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk

Sunday, April 16, 2023 8:30am

The Happiest Morning in Maryland is right around the corner! Lace up and join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland for the 12th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 16, 2023, beginning at 8:30 am.

We would like to invite the Annapolis Striders to create a team and join us this year in support of the families at RMHC! Use code RUNCLUB for $5 off the race fee.

 For more information and registration

Run to the Rescue 5K

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00am

The MACEM&PS Run to the Rescue 5K leaves the starting gates soon…and we want you to be there! We’ve worked together with FCC to host our first-ever fundraising event – a 5K in honor of the brave folks who run to our rescue every day, and to benefit the students who’ll one day follow in their footsteps.

Whether you’re running to set your own personal best time, just want to walk in support, or somewhere in between (a light jog?), you’re invited!

Frederick Community College

7932 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

For more information and registration

Shipley’s Choice Elementary Rock Trot 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:00 am

After a three year hours, our trot is back! Formerly the “Tech Trot” our Rock Trot will take you through 5K of our beautiful community with music along the route! This is a chipped event. A family fun event! Strollers are welcome! Run, walk, skip or prance – all paces are welcome. Only kids need to register for the 1 mile fun run – parents are welcome to run with their child. Register by March 24th to take advantage of discount pricing and guarantee a race shirt.

 For more information and registration

IronMed 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 9:00 am

Support Georgetown’s HOYA Clinic on Sunday, April 30th at Fletcher’s Cove (4940 Canal Rd) for a 5k run/walk along the C&O Canal! All proceeds benefit the student driven HOYA Clinic, which provides free medical care for resilient people experiencing homelessness in DC. Registered participants will receive 20% off full price merchandise (excluding electronics) at Georgetown Running Company on Saturday, April 22.

 For more information and registration

MAY

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Run

Friday, May 5, 2023 5:30 pm

MWR Fitness 5K on Greenbury Point Road. Run starts and finishes behind the NEX. Food, music, and activities post-run.

 For more information and registration

Hunt Meadow 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 am

Please join us for our 6th Annual 5K run through the lovely Hunt Meadow neighborhood in Annapolis Maryland on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This race benefits the children’s summer swim team, The Hunt Meadow Mustangs.

There will be an optional 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for those who want to participate but do not want to run the 5K course.

 For more information and registration



Huntingtown High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team FunRun/Walk

Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:00 am

Trail and pavement run at Huntingtown High School to raise funds for the boys’ JV and Varsity lacrosse teams. 5K +/- fun run/walk. Shotgun start.

 For more information and registration

JUNE



Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are planning their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 10th. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a great tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the club supports.

For more information and registration

Run Up To Juneteenth

Sunday, June 11, 2023 8:30 am

The first annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/1mi Walk was held in 2022 at the Baltimore Peninsula. We are Baltimore City’s official kickoff to the AFRAM Juneteenth celebration. Our 5K route begins in West Covington Park and spans the iconic Hanover Street Bridge, with a loop around Middle Branch Park that offers incredible views of the middle branch of the Patapsco River. As the first and only race route sanctioned to run across the Hanover Street Bridge connecting Baltimore Peninsula with the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Run Up To Juneteenth is poised to become a Baltimore favorite.

 For more information and registration

JULY

Rock the Hall 5K

Sunday, July 23, 2023 8:00 am

Rock the Hall 5K is fun and active way to celebrate the Bay and is part of the Bay Paddle race happening on Sat July 22nd. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy and Oyster Recovery Partnership’s work to plant 10 billion oysters in the Bay. The registration fee is tax deductible. Bay Paddle is a registered 501c3 and all proceeds from participants are donated to Oyster Recovery Partnership, Chesapeake Conservancy and Waterkeepers Chesapeake.

 For more information and registration

SEPTEMBER

Parks Half Marathon

Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:45 am

Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like.



 For more information and registration.

Of course, elite runners will run for free, and organizers are offering a discount to registration of $5 off for other runners. The discount code is PHM23CLUB. and the price of registration will increase on May 15.

March 30, 2023 Issue 7

Annapolis Striders website

2023 Race Schedule

I need to update or change my e-mail and/or mailing address

Join or renew on line

Submit your “on the road” race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Submit article for print issue of The Streak

If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders’ Officers and Board of Directors  to contact the appropriate person. 

CHECK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Race Results and Photographs (courtesy of volunteer

photographer and Annapolis Strider, Karsten Brown)

for the

2023 Annapolis Striders B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon held on Sunday, March 26th, 2023

Race results

Photographs

2023 Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race

Our 44th year!

2nd Leg of the Championship Series.

Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM

South River High School

201 Central Ave E

Edgewater, MD 21037 

This race gives every runner the opportunity to test themself on a beautiful, hilly course in the countryside south of Annapolis. Please take note of the cut-off time. On-course support will close after two and a half hours, so runners need to be capable of running 15-minute miles.

For more information and registration

Special Call for Volunteers for Cherry Pit 10 Miler

Seeking volunteers to help a recent 5K class member and now Race Director Tess Zangrill and of course your fellow Annapolis Striders who are running the race.  

The Annapolis Striders is an all volunteer organization. If you recently attended a training class, pay it forward and volunteer, as a thank you to your coaches.

Check this list of volunteer needs and sign up!

A note from Race Director, Tess: “I’ll take pretty much anything I can get. I have a critical need for 2 monitoring spots in particular, any sort of setup for food while the runners are out, and any folks who don’t mind moving some gear (i.e., tables) would be most helpful (particularly after leaving the event). And if you can drive a box truck, that would help too! “

2023 Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

Our 43rd year!

3rd Leg of the Championship Series

Registration is now open!

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park 21146

The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail starting from Severna Park High School. Runners will depart the school and head east along Robinson Road to the B&A Trail. Runners will turn left to enter the B&A Trail, heading North. Runners will cross several intersecting public streets along the course. Runners will continue to the designated turn-around location just over the East-West Blvd. overpass bridge. Upon turn-around, follow the same route back to the race finish at the Severna Park High School.

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Click here to volunteer

A Workers Run for this race will be held: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 8AM

Annapolis Striders Spring 2023 5K Beginning Running Program Registration is now OPEN!

30th Anniversary (1993-2023)

Spread the word! If you have previously participated in the program, please share your experience with friends, neighbors, relatives and associates who may be interested in registering in the program for better physical and mental well-being. And, if you are available, please consider joining the class by registering and assisting as a mentor. 

Have you taken some time off from running and want to get back into it? Are you new to the sport? Come be a part of our spring Annapolis Striders 5K Beginning Runners Program! FREE for Annapolis Striders members ($30/year). The 5K Class meets thrice a week at Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis starting on April 25, 2023, with the target of completing the Annapolis Striders’ Women’s Distance Festival 5K/Run After The Women 5K on July 8, 2023 in West Annapolis. 

For more information and registration 

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY,

April 4, 2023

7:00 pm

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401



Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.

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.

Volunteer Needed to Organize Future

Annapolis Striders Monthly Socials



  Please contact Carrye Massey

Next Social:

Thursday, April 13, 6:30-8:30pm–Annapolis Striders April social and Meet & Greet 5K Coach Paul Thorn

Trophy Room located in the Graduate Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Free parking at the Graduate Hotel; please have your parking ticket validated at the front desk or in the Trophy Room. 

Thank you, Brian Davis Marques, Bar Supervisor, for reserving our space and offering individual checks.

Graduate Hotel Trophy Room

Annapolis Striders 5K Training Registration

Thank You Annapolis Striders, Family and Friends for Collecting 69 Pairs of

Adult Running Shoes Shoe Some Love for

the Annapolis Light House a Homeless Prevention Support Center

We collected 15 pairs of new or gently worn adult running shoes Thursday, March 9 at our Annapolis Striders March Social at P.F. Changs China Bistro and donated them to The Light House SHINE Station, 1915 Suite 145, Towne Center Blvd., Annapolis. In addition, we collected 29 pairs of adult running shoes at the B&A Half & Full Marathon packet pick up and another 25 pairs of adult running shoes at the B&A Half & Full Marathon race day. Thank you, Kim Teter, Race Director of the B&A Half & Full Marathon and Larry Puglisi, VP of Races for allowing us to set up and for promoting our shoe collection. 

Annapolis Light House A Homeless Prevention Support Center

AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS

See “quick links” 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 updated in the

E-Streak.

APRIL

GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge 5K

Saturday, April 15, 2023 9:00 am

Join us for a 5k to celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis’ 5 year anniversary! The race will be held on April 15th at Quiet Water Park. Whether you’re setting a goal to run your first 5k or want to do something fun and active with your whole family, come out and help us raise awareness for our friends with Down syndrome and celebrate 5 years of achievement!



 For more information and registration



Gunpowder Keg 25K and 50K

Saturday, April 15, 2023 8:00 am

The Baltimore Road Runners Club’s Gunpowder Keg Ultra 25K and 50K is being held on Saturday April 15th at 8am. With spring finally upon us the trails are about to be lush with green, but not yet overgrown. We think it’s the best time of year for running the Bunker Hill trails. This low-key, affordable ($20!), fun filled race consists of 2 loops of mostly single track trail. The course has 3 aid stations per loop, lovely vistas and friendly volunteers. And with over 1700 foot elevation gain per loop there are many options to challenge yourself – or to walk, depending on your hill philosophy, The race begins at the Bunker Hill parking lot in the Hereford area of Gunpowder State Park.

 For more information and registration

Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk

Sunday, April 16, 2023 8:30am

The Happiest Morning in Maryland is right around the corner! Lace up and join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland for the 12th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 16, 2023, beginning at 8:30 am.

We would like to invite the Annapolis Striders to create a team and join us this year in support of the families at RMHC! Use code RUNCLUB for $5 off the race fee.

 For more information and registration

Run to the Rescue 5K

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00am

The MACEM&PS Run to the Rescue 5K leaves the starting gates soon…and we want you to be there! We’ve worked together with FCC to host our first-ever fundraising event – a 5K in honor of the brave folks who run to our rescue every day, and to benefit the students who’ll one day follow in their footsteps.

Whether you’re running to set your own personal best time, just want to walk in support, or somewhere in between (a light jog?), you’re invited!

Frederick Community College

7932 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

For more information and registration

Shipley’s Choice Elementary Rock Trot 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:00 am

After a three year hours, our trot is back! Formerly the “Tech Trot” our Rock Trot will take you through 5K of our beautiful community with music along the route! This is a chipped event. A family fun event! Strollers are welcome! Run, walk, skip or prance – all paces are welcome. Only kids need to register for the 1 mile fun run – parents are welcome to run with their child. Register by March 24th to take advantage of discount pricing and guarantee a race shirt.

 For more information and registration

MAY

Hunt Meadow 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 am

Please join us for our 6th Annual 5K run through the lovely Hunt Meadow neighborhood in Annapolis Maryland on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This race benefits the children’s summer swim team, The Hunt Meadow Mustangs.

There will be an optional 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for those who want to participate but do not want to run the 5K course.

 For more information and registration



Huntingtown High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team FunRun/Walk

Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:00 am

Trail and pavement run at Huntingtown High School to raise funds for the boys’ JV and Varsity lacrosse teams. 5K +/- fun run/walk. Shotgun start.

 For more information and registration

JUNE



Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are planning their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 10th. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a great tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the club supports.

For more information and registration

Run Up To Juneteenth

Sunday, June 11, 2023 8:30 am

The first annual Run Up To Juneteenth 5K Run/1mi Walk was held in 2022 at the Baltimore Peninsula. We are Baltimore City’s official kickoff to the AFRAM Juneteenth celebration. Our 5K route begins in West Covington Park and spans the iconic Hanover Street Bridge, with a loop around Middle Branch Park that offers incredible views of the middle branch of the Patapsco River. As the first and only race route sanctioned to run across the Hanover Street Bridge connecting Baltimore Peninsula with the Cherry Hill neighborhood, the Run Up To Juneteenth is poised to become a Baltimore favorite.

 For more information and registration

JULY

Rock the Hall 5K

Sunday, July 23, 2023 8:00 am

Rock the Hall 5K is fun and active way to celebrate the Bay and is part of the Bay Paddle race happening on Sat July 22nd. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake to help keep the waters and rivers of the Bay healthy and Oyster Recovery Partnership’s work to plant 10 billion oysters in the Bay. The registration fee is tax deductible. Bay Paddle is a registered 501c3 and all proceeds from participants are donated to Oyster Recovery Partnership, Chesapeake Conservancy and Waterkeepers Chesapeake.

 For more information and registration

SEPTEMBER

Parks Half Marathon

Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:45 am

Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like.



 For more information and registration.

Of course, elite runners will run for free, and organizers are offering a discount to registration of $5 off for other runners. The discount code is PHM23CLUB. and the price of registration will increase on May 15.

March 16, 2023 Issue 6

Annapolis Striders website

2023 Race Schedule

I need to update or change my e-mail and/or mailing address

Join or renew on line

Submit your “on the road” race results

Submit information about a community race

Annapolis Striders Championship Series Races 

Submit article for print issue of The Streak

If you have a question concerning the Annapolis Striders or their events please check the Annapolis Striders’ Officers and Board of Directors  to contact the appropriate person. 

Wrap up for our 2023 Annapolis Striders Annual Membership Meeting and

Awards Ceremony Held Sunday, March 5, 2023, 3:30-5:30pm

Hellas Restaurant and Lounge, 8498 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108

Our Annapolis Striders 2023 Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony was held Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 3:30pm-5:30pm and we had 108 paid guests.   

Our agenda included the following: 

3:30pm-4:00pm-Annual Membership Meeting

4:00pm-4:30pm-Meet & Greet, Appetizers

4:30pm-5:30pm-Annual Awards Ceremony

Thank you and shout out: 

*Matt Choiniere for suggesting Hellas Restaurant to our committee!! 

*Committee members: David Deger, Susan Hughes, Sandy Kellstrom, Rebecca Kessler, Carrye Massey and Tess Zangrilli. 

*Michael ‘Mike’ Stavlas, Hellas Restaurant and Lounge General Manager, for reserving our space, assisting with our menu, our event and for providing wonderful staff to work with us.   

*Ross Heisman for collecting charge purchases of Silent Auction items

Our 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction benefitted students with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) that are homeless and in need of running shoes and/or running/athletic apparel. We worked with Jennifer Heisey Laque, McKinney-Vento Education Liaison, Department of Student Services with AACPS. We raised $825.00 from both the 50/50 raffle and silent auction; $175 from our 50/50 raffle and $643 from our silent auction for a total of $818 and an anonymous $7.00 donation was made to round up to $825.00. 

Wow!! My heart is full; this is what being an Annapolis Strider is all about!! $825.00 worth of gift cards were purchased from Charm City Run Annapolis and the gift cards were delivered to Jennifer Heisey Laque. Thank you to everyone who bought a 50/50 raffle ticket and/or purchased a silent auction item. 

We are so very grateful to the following for their generous silent auction donations:   

Anonymous: 7 bottles of Ojai Vineyard wine 

Debra Saltz with BD Provisions

Kelly Mauer with Charm City Run Annapolis

Sarah Clark with Braveheart Run Club

Rose Dziedzic & Robert Cawood, 2023 Annapolis 10 Mile Run Directors

Rebecca Kessler & Sandy Kellstrom-All the Luck Basket

Sydney Seth with Armed Forces Gear

Jess Carlson and Janice Uthe with Spunkwear

Katie Luscher and Janice Uthe with The Vineyards of Dodon

If you missed our 50/50 raffle and/or silent auction and you would still

like to donate gift cards or money to support the AACPS students that are homeless, please see the link below or contact Jennifer Heisey Laque at 410-693-5875 or via email jlaque@aacps.org

Hellas Restaurant and Lounge

AACPS Homeless Student Support

Congratulations to all of the 2022 Annapolis Striders Annual Award Winners:

Strider of the Year:

Coach Paul Thorn

Runner of the Year:

Nicole Dawson

Most Improved Runner of the Year:

David John Walser

Ben Moore Lifetime Achievement Award:

Larry Puglisi



Volunteer of the Year: 

Bob Smith

Jennifer Heisey Laque, McKinney-Vento Education Liaison, Department of Student Services with AACPS.

Photos from our annual meeting and annual awards ceremony courtesy of Rebecca Kessler and Carrye Massey.

Attention Ironman recipients:

If you didn’t receive your award at the annual meeting, the awards will be available at the B&A half and full marathon on race day, Sunday, March 26th. The following Annapolis Striders have Ironman awards ready to pick up. Derek Ammons, Amanda Connelly, William Connelly, Leo Djiwatampu, Amy Malone, Lloyd Rawley, Martin Shpuntoff and Lisa Zamostny.

 ARE YOU INTERESTED?



We are gauging interest in a potential new running group! The group would meet Mondays and Thursdays in Downtown Annapolis (DTA) at 5:30pm and run 3-5 miles. This is a casual running group and is not geared toward any specific race. If interested, please let us know via this survey

Shoe Some Love

for the Annapolis Light House A Homeless Prevention Support Center

The Annapolis Striders, Family and Friends are Collecting for:

Shoe Some Love for the Annapolis Light House a Homeless Prevention Support Center

*We collected 15 pairs of new or gently worn adult running shoes Thursday, March 9 at our Annapolis Striders March Social at P.F. Changs China Bistro and donated them to The Light House SHINE Station, 1915 Suite 145, Towne Center Blvd., Annapolis

We will collect new or gently worn men’s and women’s athletic shoes/sneakers:

*Saturday, March 25, 10:00am–3:00pm the B & A Half & Full Marathon Packet Pick Up & Sunday, March 26, 7:30am-1:30pm Race Day, at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146.

The simple act of walking from your kitchen for a meal or to your bedroom to rest, probably does not require a significant number of steps. You are easily able to navigate from room to room to address your basic needs without concern of how far you will have to walk. 

For someone experiencing homelessness, simple tasks of getting something to eat, finding a place to use the restroom or a safe place to rest, can result in 1,000s of steps taken throughout the day. Having to take those steps in shoes that provide little to no support for your feet and not having the option to replace your well-worn shoes, provides both physical and mental burdens for our neighbors. Through our “Shoe some love for your neighbor” drive, we hope to provide our neighbors with quality shoes as we enter the warmer months.

WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING:

o New or gently worn men’s and women’s athletic shoes/sneakers.

o All adult sneaker sizes, styles, and brands.

o No other types of shoes or clothing can be accepted.

o Please spray any gently used shoes with disinfectant prior to donating and remember to donate with dignity!

o Please tie each pair of shoes together 

Annapolis Light House A Homeless Prevention Center

2023 B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

Our 32nd year!

Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 7:30 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd

Severna Park, MD 21146 

Half Marathon – $85

Full Marathon – $95

Runners can follow the Facebook page for ongoing updates!

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Sign up here!

2023 Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race

Our 44th year!

2nd Leg of the Championship Series.

Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM

South River High School

201 Central Ave E

Edgewater, MD 21037 

This race gives every runner the opportunity to test themself on a beautiful, hilly course in the countryside south of Annapolis. Please take note of the cut-off time. On-course support will close after two and a half hours, so runners need to be capable of running 15-minute miles.

For more information and registration

2023 Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

Our 43rd year!

3rd Leg of the Championship Series

Registration is now open!

Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Severna Park High School

60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park 21146

The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail starting from Severna Park High School. Runners will depart the school and head east along Robinson Road to the B&A Trail. Runners will turn left to enter the B&A Trail, heading North. Runners will cross several intersecting public streets along the course. Runners will continue to the designated turn-around location just over the East-West Blvd. overpass bridge. Upon turn-around, follow the same route back to the race finish at the Severna Park High School.

For more information and registration

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Click here to volunteer

A Workers Run for this race will be held: Saturday June 17th, 2023 at 8AM

Calling all coaches!



We are considering a spring 10K training class that would culminate with the Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K as the graduation race. Mark Hamilton is prepared to host the training class on a once a week (Saturday or Sunday) run. If any RRCA certified coaches would like to work with Mark to offer a weeknight session (or to assist on the weekend sessions), please  Contact Mark.

Winter Warriors 5k class has successfully concluded.

Spring class will start in late April. 

ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS

NEXT MEETING TUESDAY,

April 4, 2023

7:00 pm

Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis 21401



Please remember that ALL Annapolis Striders members are welcome at our monthly Board Meetings, the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm.

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.

THANK YOU TO CARRYE MASSEY FOR ALL HER YEARS OF PLANNING AND ORCHESTRATING THE SOCIALS AND FUN RUNS!

Kayla Roebuck Will Organize Future Annapolis Striders Monthly Socials!!

Kayla Roebuck volunteered to organize our future Annapolis Striders socials. Please welcome and join Kayla in April for our next social.

Wrap up from Thursday, March 9, 6:00pm-Fun Run with Charm City Run Annapolis, Annapolis Town Center, 1910 Towne Centre Blvd. Suite 120, Annapolis, MD 21401. 

Annapolis Striders members shopped before they ran and received a 15% discount and a free beer after their run. Thank you and shout to Bill Frazier, Manager of Charm City Run Annapolis!! 

6:30-8:30pm-Annapolis Striders March social at P. F. Chang’s China Bistro, Annapolis Town Center, 307 Sail Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. Thank each of you for coming out; what a great turnout!! Thank each of you for your friendship, beautiful flowers, thoughtful card, generous Charm City Run Annapolis gift card, dinner and a Mai Tai!!

Kim Hindle, Leslie Sparks and Dan Mandeville, thank you for your help over the years with the socials!! Thank you to everyone who has suggested a social location and/or for coming out to our socials over the years!!



Thank you, Jordan Houze, for reserving our space at P.F. Changs and for offering individual checks. 

Charm City Run Annapolis

P. F. Chang’s China Bistro

Photos courtesy of Leslie Sparks.

AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:

COMMUNITY RACES AND NEWS

See “quick links” 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 updated in the

E-Streak.

MARCH



Barlowe Bolt 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk

Saturday, March 25, 2023 7:00 am

The 11th Annual Barlowe Bolt takes place in the suburban town of Millersville MD. Your path will have a good mix of flat and hilly roads lined with mature trees in this charming town. This is a perfect first race of the season whether you are a beginner or experienced runner. This is a chip timed race for the 5k participants. Medals will be awarded for the best male and female times in each of the age groups. We look forward to another fun Barlowe Bolt, we’ll see you there!

 Friends of Olde Mill

 For more information and registration

APRIL

GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge 5K

Saturday, April 15, 2023 9:00 am

Join us for a 5k to celebrate GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis’ 5 year anniversary! The race will be held on April 15th at Quiet Water Park. Whether you’re setting a goal to run your first 5k or want to do something fun and active with your whole family, come out and help us raise awareness for our friends with Down syndrome and celebrate 5 years of achievement!



 For more information and registration



Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk

Sunday, April 16, 2023 8:30am

The Happiest Morning in Maryland is right around the corner! Lace up and join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland for the 12th Annual Red Shoe Shuffle 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, April 16, 2023, beginning at 8:30 am.

We would like to invite the Annapolis Striders to create a team and join us this year in support of the families at RMHC! Use code RUNCLUB for $5 off the race fee.

 For more information and registration

Run to the Rescue 5K

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00am

The MACEM&PS Run to the Rescue 5K leaves the starting gates soon…and we want you to be there! We’ve worked together with FCC to host our first-ever fundraising event – a 5K in honor of the brave folks who run to our rescue every day, and to benefit the students who’ll one day follow in their footsteps.

Whether you’re running to set your own personal best time, just want to walk in support, or somewhere in between (a light jog?), you’re invited!

Frederick Community College

7932 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

For more information and registration

Shipley’s Choice Elementary Rock Trot 5K

Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:00 am

After a three year hours, our trot is back! Formerly the “Tech Trot” our Rock Trot will take you through 5K of our beautiful community with music along the route! This is a chipped event. A family fun event! Strollers are welcome! Run, walk, skip or prance – all paces are welcome. Only kids need to register for the 1 mile fun run – parents are welcome to run with their child. Register by March 24th to take advantage of discount pricing and guarantee a race shirt.

 For more information and registration

MAY

Hunt Meadow 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 am

Please join us for our 6th Annual 5K run through the lovely Hunt Meadow neighborhood in Annapolis Maryland on Sunday, May 7, 2023. This race benefits the children’s summer swim team, The Hunt Meadow Mustangs.

There will be an optional 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for those who want to participate but do not want to run the 5K course.

 For more information and registration



Huntingtown High School Boys’ Lacrosse Team FunRun/Walk

Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:00 am

Trail and pavement run at Huntingtown High School to raise funds for the boys’ JV and Varsity lacrosse teams. 5K +/- fun run/walk. Shotgun start.

 For more information and registration

JUNE



Crofton Kiwanis 10K and 5K

Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:00 am

The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are planning their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 10th. The certified 10K course includes a great tour around our tree-lined community with some challenging hills and is a great tune-up for fall marathon training or even first time 10K participants. The 5K course goes completely around Crofton Parkway. All profits from these races are put towards the many community charities that the club supports.

For more information and registration

SEPTEMBER

Parks Half Marathon

Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:45 am

Our race begins just before sunrise on a scenic Montgomery County road and quickly transitions into a tour of beautiful Rock Creek Park. As you run through the park you’ll experience the sun rising through the tree cover and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Mile markers help keep you on track and we also have an excellent pace team ready to help you reach your goals if you’d like.

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Of course, elite runners will run for free, and organizers are offering a discount to registration of $5 off for other runners. The discount code is PHM23CLUB. and the price of registration will increase on May 15.

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