VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 WINTER 2024
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
UPCOMING RUNNING RACES FOR 2024 BY DUFFY PERKINS
Ready to challenge yourself beyond the “Couch to 5K” program and step into some bigger races? The Annapolis area has plenty of running events that take things a step (or mile) further while making the extra distance as pleasant as possible. Sign up for a running event, and then find a training group to start prepping for race day.
Annapolis Running Festival Downtown Annapolis Saturday , March 9, 2024 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Distances throughout the greatest city on the East Coast. B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Severna Park Sunday , March 24, 2024 USATF-certified marathon and half marathon distances. A local favorite. Annapolis Striders Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race Edgewater Sunday, April 7, 2024 An alternative to DC’s classic Cherry Blossom 10-miler. “Others may have the blossoms, but we have the pits.”
Under Armour Sole of the City 10K Baltimore Saturday, April 6, 2024 10k course along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, starting and ending at Harbor Point.
St. Michaels Running Festival St. Michaels Saturday, May 18, 2024
5k, 10k, and Half Marathon Distances are among the fastest courses in the country, and will help you reach a PR.
To begin training with a group, check out the following resources:
Fleet Feet Annapolis 2572 Solomons Island Rd. Annapolis Running store with training programs, group runs, and more. Charm City Run Located in the Annapolis Towne Centre Running store with training programs, group runs, and race management. Annapolis Striders Annapolis’ oldest running club with group runs, race management, and much more.
Anne Arundel County, MD SHE RUNS This Town! Facebook group with regular social runs, group training for races, and race support. Forward Brewing Run Club 418 Fourth St. in Eastport Wednesday night group runs around downtown Annapolis in the 3-5 mile range. Baltimore and Annapolis Trail ParkRun Weekly timed 5k run or jog. Meet at the LA Fitness parking lot on Jumpers Road in Pasadena.
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