Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

Join us for St. Augustine Catholic School’s 5th Annual Angels on the Run 5K! Run, walk or stroll! Angels on the Run 5K will take runners through the beautiful neighborhood of Lyndwood. While the race offers a challenge for those race enthusiasts, it is just as fun for families and friends to come out and enjoy the outdoors and experience the thrill of being a part of a community wellness event. There will be safety marshals stationed along the course and a water station at the halfway point! We award prizes for all age groups! Veterans will be recognized with a special token of appreciation. Strollers are allowed on the course.

A virtual race option is available for friends and family to join in the fun from afar. Race on your own time and submit your time by 11:59pm November 14, 2026.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 3-6pm at St. Augustine Catholic School. Park in either lot and come to the SCHOOL GYMNASIUM doors. You can pick up packets for family and friends. We kindly request that packets are picked-up on Friday when feasible, but we do offer pick-up 7:30-8:30am on race day at the race venue, Lyndwood Executive Center.

Race Day

Parking is available on-site at the Lyndwood Executive Center. Please follow volunteers and signs and park in the north side (left side when facing the building) of the lot. The south side will be closed for the course and runner safety at 8:00am and will not reopen until after 9am. The lot may be exited on the north end throughout the race when runners are not in the lane. Please follow course safety marshal and Police directions.

Bibs will not be given out after the start of the 5K (8:30am) due to safety and permitting considerations. Late starts will not be permitted once the 5K race has begin.

The proceeds of this race go to St. Augustine Catholic School. St. Augustine Catholic School creates a caring and respectful community by educating the whole child and inspiring a life-long love of learning. It fosters an environment to form its students into disciples of Christ, to nurture self-confidence and to instill a belief in the dignity of all people.

FINAL EXTENSION - THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE SHIRTS IS NOVEMBER 6, 2026.

Event has chip-timing provided by Overland Timing and announcements/music by WF Running.

A prediction run is entirely different from other races that you’ve run in the past. Rather than finishing first or running the fastest, the object of a prediction run is to finish as close to a certain time as possible. In the case of the Howard County Striders prediction runs, the goal is to finish as close to 11:00am as possible. One way the Striders prediction runs differ from many other runs is that you get to start whenever you want – whoever finishes closest to 11:00am wins. Oh, and one important thing, you CANNOT use any sort of timing device. Also, no baby strollers, iPods, headphones or animals.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Tripp Scholar Athlete Fund.

The run is located at the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6031 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045

We are back and bigger than ever! After last year's sell-out crowd, we are adding a competitive bracket (must run under 7:30 minutes per mile) that will start at 8:10, our full kick-off at 8:40 am, and our family fun-run/walk at 9:50 am.

This indoor 5K takes place entirely inside the mall! It will give runners and walkers the rare chance to run the mile‑long loop of Arundel Mills without braving the cold!

Choose between completing multiple loops for the full 5K or opting for our family‑friendly fun run or walk, featuring a shorter distance perfect for kids and new runners. This race takes place before the mall opens! It is not intented to be a course to set a personal best, but we can promise it will be a fun and unique one!

All finishers will receive a medal!

This race is hard capped. If you can still sign up, there is space! Once we hit our cap, we will have to welcome you next year! Strollers are only allowed during the Fun Run/Walk

Sunday Morning Check-In Time:

Elite Runners: 7:30 AM

5K: 8:00 AM

Fun Run/Walk: 9:10 AM

Post-Race Activities!

After you cross the finish line, stick around for post‑race activities, including fitness demos, recovery stretches, training tips, and workout ideas for all ages.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the amazing organization- Girls on the Run, the Greater Chesapeake Chapter!

Packet Pick-Up

Bib, swag, and shirts will be handed out before the race! If you have not received it, please arrive by 8:00 am. If you have already picked up your packet, you will only need to pick up your racing timer that goes around your ankle in the morning. EVERYONE needs to pick up their racing timer.

Reminder- this is a cupless race! Waters will not be handed out. We have dozens of water fountains on site and want to ensure the floors stay as dry as possible. Please bring a container with a lid for your water.

Swag and Giveaways

All participants receive both a finisher's medal and a shirt! Check in for the swag bag our retailers and partners provide, including giveaways, raffles, promos, and discounts at Arundel Mills stores! Shirts are not guaranteed for runners who sign up after 2/16.

Hydration Station

In order to keep the floors as dry as possible, there will only be a water station at the start/finish line that racers will pass as they go around the mall. While water/drinks are allowed on the course, there will be no water cups while on the lap, except for water at the food court. The mall has several restrooms available throughout the course that have water fountains next to them. Running with a cup without a lid is not permitted, but running with water or other fluids is permitted as long as it closes (water bottle, camelbak, sports bottle, etc.)

What to Bring

Your own water, bags, and gear are fine to bring! We will have waves starting/finishing in the food court that will provide plenty of tables and chairs to store your items. We cannot allow pets, selfie sticks, glass, or weapons. Note that neither the mall nor Peake Events is responsible for lost belongings.

Parking and Entrance Recommendation

The closest parking would be the Maryland Live Casino parking garage (free), and use the Food Court Entrance. Nando Peri Peri is located next to that Food Court entrance for reference.

Distance Disclaimer

Please note: Course distance and start times may adjust slightly based on registration numbers and logistics. Waved starts will help ensure plenty of space for running through the mall corridors. The 5K course will be four laps around the mall and is 1/10th of a kilometer longer than an exact 5K.

Strollers and Children Note

The 5K race will have runners completing four laps around the mall, making for tight spots, especially in two sections that require a small ramp to go up/down. Runners can also opt to run up and down the three stairs as they see fit. Strollers will only be allowed during the Fun Run/walk and must start at the back. Any child participating in the 5K should be able to maintain a jogging pace and stick to the right-hand side of the course. We love kids, but know they like to take off and run around without always looking around their surroundings. Please ensure your child is both old enough for the 5K and can follow proper race etiquette. We invite everyone to join the Fun Run/Walk!

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