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B&A Trail Marathon & Half-Marathon recap!
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Thank you to all our Annapolis Striders who took part in the 34th annual B&A Trail Marathon and 30th annual B&A Trail Half-Marathon back on March 30th, whether you were there as a runner, a volunteer, or both! We had a terrific turnout and a very successful event under the care of second-year race director (& recent Annapolis Striders Volunteer of the Year award recipient) Tom Lyden and his amazing volunteer crew.
Michael Mbagu of Baltimore (2:42:01) and Alisha Zespy of Crofton (3:13:27) endured a relatively warm morning to take the top spots in the marathon, with Alisha being our top Striders woman as well; we believe Stephen Thursby (3:41:16) was our top male Strider in the full. Jack Mantell of Newtonville, MA (1:14:42) edged out fellow Massachusettsan Conrad Davis for the half-marathon men’s win, with Elkridge’s Caroline Bauer (1:22:36) taking the women’s half title. Alan Kasmer (1:16:00, 5th overall) and Samantha Cole (1:43:36) are believed to be the top Strider finishers.
Full results can be found both on Maryland Timing and on RunSignup, and Enduro Photo uploaded a few thousand race photos, downloadable for free!
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John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run
Championship Series Race #4
Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Severna Park High School
*** REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ***
The 44th annual John Wall Mile returns to Severna Park High School on
Saturday, June 28th, 2025, and as we know virtually all of you are capable of running and/or walking one mile, we hope to see a lot of you there! Those of you who signed up for the full 2025 Championship Series or our new Shorter Races Bundle at the beginning of the year are already entered in the Wall Mile, but online registration is now open for all others at just $10 for Striders members and $15 for non-members by June 25th. All are welcome to take part, regardless of pace; the event takes place with separate heats based on estimated finish time, progressing from slower to faster, so you’ll be out on the track with runners of a similar pace. So please join us! We could use some volunteers on race morning too; e-mail JohnWallMile@annapolisstriders.org if you can help.
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The Annapolis Striders are proud to bring you the
15th Annual Endless Summer 6-Hour Run.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 7:00 am
Greenbury Point Nature Center
Annapolis, MD
Registration is open!
This event is a proud benefactor of the Semper Fi Fund-a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. A small portion of the race entry fee will go to benefit this fund. We ask that you consider contributing further when asked during Ultra Signup check out.
For more information and registration
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LOOKING TO GIVE BACK TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY?
The Annapolis Striders are looking for additional volunteers to serve on the various standing committees (e.g., Finance, Charitable, Nominating, Race, etc.) and even potential upcoming special committees. Special committees may include Membership Drive and Enhancements, Program Enhancements, Volunteer Appreciation, and Race Improvement. If you would like to support the running community, please email Darrel Mak at president@annapolisstriders.org.
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50th annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
*** Entry is OPEN and we’re filling fast! ***
This is not the year to tarry on signing up for the A-10, folks! Entry for the 50th annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run opened on April 1st, and we surpassed 2,000 entries in less than twenty-four hours. As of the beginning of this week, we were already over 65% of the way to our 4,000 entrant limit! So don’t wait much longer to get yourself registered, and please spread the word to your running friends that we are filling up unusually fast this year!
Hope you’ll join us at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 24th to help us celebrate fifty years of the A-10. Same challenging & scenic course, same post-race party with live music & beer, and of course our coveted finisher premium– a sweet-looking black microfiber running jacket! And like last year, Annapolis Striders members get a $10 discount on their entry fee. So head to RunSignup.com/A10 right now for full A-10 info & to register!
As always, we need a lot of volunteer help on A-10 weekend, and it’s never too early to start thinking about volunteering. E-mail a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org if you (and/or an organization you’re involved with) would be interested in serving in any capacity this August.
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Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race
Sunday, April 27, 2025
South River High School
Registration is now open for the 2025 edition of the Cherry Pit 10-Mile race, which is the second leg of the Champ Series. We will hold this year’s race on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and, as in years past, the start and finish line will be at South River High School.
For more information and registration
We need VOLUNTEERS to assist in packet pick up and race day registration, to staff the three water stops on the racecourse, and to help with course set up and post-race clean up. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, email toml@annapolisstriders.org.
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Rosaryville Veterans Day Trail Race 50K & 20K
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Registration opens on Friday April 11th
Join us for the 16th Annual Rosaryville Veteran’s Day Trail Run, a classic trail race with old school feel. This event will take place on November 8th, 2025, at the scenic Rosaryville State Park, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the trails. You can choose between a 50K or a 20K distance, starting at 8:00am and 9:00am respectively.
Registration will open at ultrasignup.com on 4/11/2025, so don’t hesitate to sign up for this popular event that attracts many trail runners. Spots are limited; visit here To register or volunteer for the race..
If you are a current Annapolis Striders member, you can get a discount by using the codes RVD50K for the 50K race and RVD20K for the 20K race for $10 and $5 off during check out. These codes will expire on 6/1/2025.
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The Annapolis Striders are eager to build our 5K coaching group and are in search of people who would be willing to coach 1-3 days a week during our training series this April-June.
To be a coach, you must hold a current Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certification or be willing to get certified through one of their online or in-person 2-day workshops. If you successfully complete the training and coach for us, the Annapolis Striders will reimburse you for the training. For more information, please contact Laura Amin at laura.amin66@gmail.com.
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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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Upcoming Training Programs: We have 2 training programs preparing to open for runners that some of you may be interested in. Our 5K Training program will be focused on training for the women’s Distance Festival, which takes place on July 12 and our 10K program is focused on training for the Dawson’s 10K, which occurs on June 15. Plenty of space for all interested; check out the Annapolis Striders website for the exact training dates and additional information.
Coaching Call: We are always looking for coach/mentors for our other training programs, such as the 5K, 10K, Jr. Striders and marathon groups; we have a particular need for a Lead Coach for the Jr. Striders. If you’d like to step into coaching and are interested, give me a shout. If you are experienced/RRCA-certified (or certified via another program, such as UESCA) or are interested in becoming certified, we can help pay for that training as well.
News you can use: While many of us strive to run our races as fast as possible, an inordinate focus on fast results doesn’t always produce a happy ending; injuries, bad weather, poor race management, etc. can end up throwing us off of our game and produce the opposite result of what we were anticipating. This article from “Six Minute Mile” provides some interesting insights into a different approach to training that may result in some unexpected benefits.
Why finishing the race matters more than finishing first
The tortoise taught us in elementary school that slow and steady often wins the race. Because every simple concept seems to generate a complicated way to describe it, we share with you the term “ergodicity.” A good explanation of this concept and a real-life example is in this new piece: “The Key To Success In Running Is Ergodicity (Or, Why The Fastest Usually Doesn’t Win).” The core idea, as author Luca Dellanna puts it, is that “Catastrophic losses absorb all future gains,” meaning avoiding game-ending disasters like injury or burnout might be more crucial than constantly chasing peak performance. Running in a way that delivers consistent, predictable results year after year just might be your best bet for long term success. We see this endurance-first philosophy in action with elite athletes like ultrarunning phenom Courtney Dauwalter. As noted in this Run247 article, “Courtney Dauwalter ‘hoping to show up with all my marbles in the right places’ for Cocodona 250,” a huge part of her success in grueling events involves mastering the long game and surviving the deep mental challenges, or the “pain cave” as she calls it. Ensuring she’s one of the last ones standing is key. Many observers believe that Courtney has the potential to beat all other runners in that upcoming race – male and female – thanks to her incredible motor and endurance strategy. If you want a deeper dive into ergodic running and how consistency trumps speed, check out the full post on Six Minute Mile website.
See you on the road/trail!
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Annapolis Striders 2025
ET’s ( Evan Thomas’) Jesters Spring 5K Class registration is OPEN!
The Annapolis Striders Beginners 5K Training Group invites new runners and those who wish to get back to running to join our free 10-week training program. You need only be a member of the Annapolis Striders to participate. Beginning on Tuesday, April 29th, runners will meet at the Bates Track by Maryland Hall on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6PM and Saturdays at 8AM for coaching, camaraderie, and encouragement. We will work together to prepare for a Annapolis Striders 5K race in July. Come and join the fun this spring! Sign up here: Annapolis Striders 5K Training
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ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT MEETING:
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 Monthly Socials
Bring friends or potential new members!
Check here for future gatherings!
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Thursday, April 17th
The next social will be held at Miller’s Ale House
(178 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401) on
Thursday, April17th at 6:30 pm.
Miller’s Ale House
Please let us know if you plan to attend by using link below:
HERE
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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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Local Group Runs
Are you looking for a group of friendly faces to meet consistently and with which to run? Here is a consolidated list of local area group runs open to anyone interested. While most of these groups have members of the Annapolis Striders in them, this is not an endorsement by the Annapolis Striders, Inc. It’s a way to find other people to run with almost every day of the week.
If you know of a group not listed here, Please contact Tess.
Check here for the list of runs
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APRIL
GiGiFIT 5K Acceptance Challenge Fundraiser
Sunday, April 27, 2025
GiGi’s Playhouse is excited to host our annual GiGiFIT 5K Acceptance Challenge Fundraiser, and we would love for your club to join us for this special event. It’s a great opportunity to support a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun and energetic race day!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Quiet Waters Park
For more information and registration
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MAY
Race 4 Warriors 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Challenges
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Lewes, DE
Annapolis Striders discount code: ASMD2025
For more information and registration
Jog N Jam for Mental Health 10K, 5K,2.5K
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Fletcher’s Cove, Washington, D.C.
For more information and registration
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JUNE
Baltimore 10 Miler
Saturday, June 7, 2025
An Annapolis Striders group has been formed for anyone running the Baltimore Ten Miler. Select the group during your registration using the password “Striders”. With ten or more in the group, you get a $10 refund on the registration price.
For more information and registration
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The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation 10K and 5K
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
The Crofton Kiwanis Club and Foundation are holding their annual community 10K and 5K races for Saturday, June 14th. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. 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. 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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