Run Into 2025: Upcoming Races and Groups to Keep You Moving
by Duffy Perkins
It’s certainly the most wonderful time of the year for runners. With cooler temperatures and mild weather, it’s the best time to lace up and get some miles in. Plus, running has plenty of benefits like improved heart efficiency and mental/emotional health! Local races and groups are a great way to get you started and/or motivated to run consistently. 2025 RUNNING RACES If you want to take your running distance past the 5k mark, these upcoming races offer fun courses, great people, and excellent running. Froggy Hollow 5&9 Ultra Trail Race Saturday, February 8 | Clarksburg Run for 5 or 9 hours on a 4.3-mile loop in Little Bennett Regional Park. Annapolis Running Festival Saturday, March 22 | Annapolis Participate in half marathon, 10k, and 5k distances. Virtual options are available as well. B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Sunday, March 30 | Severna Park Run a marathon or half marathon during this fast, fun, well-supported, and low-pressure event along the B&A Trail. Cherry Pit 10-Miler Sunday, April 7 | Edgewater Enjoy this 10-mile road race as an alternative to the larger, more crowded race in DC. Under Armour Sole of the City 10k Saturday, April 5 | Baltimore Starting and ending in Harbor Point, strap up for a 10k course through downtown Baltimore then celebrate at the amazing post-race party with beer and live music.
RUNNING GROUPS Running in groups is a great way to keep up the motivation and turn your workout into a social activity. Lucky for us, several great local running groups are accepting new
members all the time. Fleet Feet Annapolis
Located in the Annapolis Harbour Center, Fleet Feet can help you find the best pair of shoes for your feet and the best group of friends for your training runs. Charm City Run Much more than just a shoe shop, Charm City Run has training programs (both group and solo), events, and social nights. Annapolis Striders The Annapolis Striders are proud to promote fitness and well-being through running. Become a member for discounts on runs, group training, and the best swag around. Sole Run Club Sole is a spirituality-based running group in Annapolis. Pairing bible study with group runs, they train on Mondays and Thursdays and close with a devotional. Male The local chapter of She Runs specializes in getting women together for group runs. Using Facebook, find other runners to hit the pavement with you. Forward Run Club Recently celebrating its third year of existence, Forward Run Club is a social group with a fitness mentality. Run between 3 to 5 miles on Wednesday night, followed by beers with your crew at Forward Eastport. All levels are welcome. and female groups are available. AACO SHE RUNS This Town!
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