Active Races
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Annapolis 10 Mile Run
The Annapolis Ten Mile Run is a 10-mile foot race hosted by the all-volunteer non-profit Annapolis Striders, Inc. It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River.
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Anniversary Run 15K
The Anniversary Run 15k is the last race of the Championship Series to commemorate the founding of the Annapolis Striders. Originally run at the end of December at the Naval Academy, it is now held the second weekend of December on the trails of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.
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B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
The B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon is a fast, fun, well-supported, and low-pressure event along the B&A Trail. The Annapolis Striders held the first B&A Trail Marathon in 1992 and added the half marathon in 1996.
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Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race
The Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race is the second race of the Championship Series, typically held the first or second weekend of April. This race is an alternative to the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler in Washington, D.C.
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Cold Turkey 10K
Our version of a “turkey trot” held the weekend before Thanksgiving.
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Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K
The Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K is the third race of the Championship Series held on Father’s Day each year. The course is out-and-back mostly along the B&A Trail.
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Dog Days 8K Cross Country Run
The Dog Days Cross Country Run, the fifth leg of the Championship Series, is held the first Sunday in August. The race is run on the Earl Scott Trail, named after the former AACC groundkeeper, longtime member of the Annapolis Striders and Dog Days Race Director.
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Downs Park 5 Miler
The Downs Park 5 Miler, originally the Hogneck Scamper, is a loop course on paved trails within John H. Downs Memorial Park. The scenic course winds through the woods with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay. This race is the sixth race of the Championship Series.
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Endless Summer 6-Hour Run
Our summertime 6-hour race in July challenges runners to achieve as much distance in 6 hours as they can cover. This race is currently held at Greenbury Point on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Eternal Winter 6-Hour Run
Twin race to the Endless Summer 6-Hour Run, this is a “fat-ass” style race held in January to benefit the Annapolis Light House Shelter of Maryland.
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John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run
The fourth leg of the Championship Series, this one mile track race is named in memory of distinguished Annapolis Strider and runner John Wall.
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Metric Marathon
The Metric Marathon, the sixth race of the Championship Series, is held the first weekend of October. The race features a scenic 26.2-kilometer (16.28-mile) course through Harwood area of Southern Anne Arundel County.
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Rosaryville Veteran’s Day 50k
Our Autumn ultra 50K race on the trails of Rosaryville State Park in Upper Marlboro.
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Valentine’s 5K
Originally known as the Valentine’s Twesome 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 typically held the weekend of or before Valentine’s Day.
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Women’s Distance Festival 5K / Run After the Women 5K
In 1979, the Annapolis Strider’s parent club Road Runners Club of America started the Women’s Distance Festival in response to the lack of distance running events in the Olympics Games for women. Our women’s race was first run in 1980 and the “Run after the Women” for the men was added 5 years later.
