Annapolis Striders Women's Distance Festival 5K & Run After The Women 5K

The Annapolis Striders Women’s Distance Festival is a women's only 5K race, with a companion Run After The Women 5K for men only held after the women's race. Runners of all ages & abilities are welcome to participate! This event is the fifth race in the Maryland RRCA Women’s Distance Festival Grand Prix Series , and it is also the graduation race for the Annapolis Striders’ 5K Beginning Runners Program . The race is also being dedicated to Evan "E.T." Thomas (1941-2024), who gave countless hours as a coach to the Beginning Runners Program. Schedule of Events 6:30 AM - Race day registration & packet pick-up begins 7:45 AM - Start of the Women’s Distance Festival 5K Approx. 8:30 AM - Start of the Run After The Women 5K Awards to follow conclusion of the men’s 5K Registration Online registration is available through Thursday, July 9th, 2026 . Mail-in registration is also available; mailed entries must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 1st. Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM; please bring exact cash or check payable to “Annapolis Striders, Inc.” Entry Fees Early bird through May 8th: $22.50 online, $20.00 by mail (must be postmarked by Friday, May 1st) May 9th through July 2nd: $27.50 online, $25.00 by mail (must be postmarked by Wednesday, July 1st) July 3rd through July 9th: $27.50 online only Race day: $35.00 cash or check made payable to “Annapolis Striders, Inc.” No refunds or transfers. Packet Pick-Up Packet pick-up will take place on race morning beginning at 6:30 AM, in the West Annapolis Elementary School cafeteria on the Tucker Street side of the school. Parking Ample FREE on-street parking in the neighborhood surrounding West Annapolis Elementary. Course An open two-loop course through the Wardour neighborhood of West Annapolis on paved roads, with some shaded areas. Mostly flat, with a few hills, and one wooden foot bridge. Race begins on Annapolis Street beside West Annapolis Elementary School located at 505 Melvin Ave