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April 27, 2023 Issue 9

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2023 Race Schedule

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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

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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

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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

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

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

2023 A-10

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

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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 new training information!

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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.

Meet & Greet Your Fellow Annapolis Striders
at our Monthly Socials

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.  

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Thursday, May 4th, 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.

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