
From the Organizer
Please come join the Annapolis Striders for a fun, low-key, kids program! Our Junior Striders participants work up to running a mile and will “graduate” by running the John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run on Saturday, June 27th, 2026. Race registration must be completed separately.
Practice will be Monday and Thursday nights, 6:30-7:15 PM, at the Bates Middle School track.
May 18 & 21
May 28
June 1 & 4
June 8 & 11
June 15 & 18
June 22 & 25
Open to Annapolis Striders who are in elementary and middle school.
The Junior Striders program implements games and activities designed to encourage youngsters and build the stamina required for a one mile run (4 laps around an athletic field track). The program is conducted assuming zero running experience and is designed to be fun and memorable while achieving the goal of completing their target run.
To complete a one mile race! Info & registration for the John Wall Mile on June 27th. Race registration is not included in the training. You must register for the race separately.
Annapolis Striders training programs are a free benefit for members. In order to participate in this training class, your child must be on your current Striders membership. You may become a member, or renew/update an existing membership online. Training coaches are not able to accept membership signups at training sessions.
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Stroll & Roll: 5K Run & Family Fun Walk to benefit the Erin Levitas Foundation
The Big Run Presented by Brooks
San Mar's The Great Bicycle Tour - TGBT XXXIX
PanCan Twilight 5k and Sunset Stroll
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Junior Striders by Annapolis Striders
May 18, 2026