INTRO 2 TRI - Your First Triathlon, Made Simple

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Anne Arundel County, Maryland is home to fun and challenging mountain bike trails in the Bacon Ridge Natural Area and Annapolis Waterworks Park. This year, MORE is breaking ground on trails in the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park. The new 7 miles of trail in CHMP will provide not only additional options for trail users but also get us closer to having a unified trail system in the county. Annapolis was also recently designated as a Trail Town by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, in recognition of its commitments to developing and stewarding trail systems that strengthen community life.

What better way to celebrate these milestones than with an inaugural AACo Epic!

Experience the trails in Bacon Ridge, Annapolis Waterworks, and Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park through an epic ride! Choose from 20-, 30-, and 40-mile options that offer a fun challenge to riders of all skill levels.

We are grateful to have local bike shops supporting the event. Family Bike Shop will be at the start, providing mechanical support and snacks to take on the trail. Bike Doctor will be at three aid stations, making sure you have the fuel and mechanical support you need to complete your ride. Annapolis Velo will be leading a 20-mile group ride.

THE RIDES

The Sampler

20 miles, ~1750 feet of climbing

Two aid stations

The Sweet Spot

30 miles, ~2800 feet of climbing

Three aid stations

The Sizzler

40 miles, ~3,600 feet of climbing

Three aid stations

View and download routes. The courses will be unmarked, and participants are required to download the route to a GPS device if they are riding alone.

No bike computer? No problem! There will also be led ride options for all three routes. We'll be sharing more on the group rides soon.

REGISTRATION

Registration includes a downloadable route, access to aid stations, 1 meal ticket which you can exchange for a meal of your choice with our guest food truck, and 2 beverage tickets. Proceeds from the event go towards building, maintaining, and advocating for trails in Anne Arundel County.

Life happens. If you need to cancel your registration, full refunds are available until two weeks before the event. Partial refund (50%) is available until July 9 at 5PM, after which all sales are final. In case of event cancellation because of adverse weather, BikeReg will issue a refund through its Event Cancellation Refund Protection program which MORE has opted into.

VOLUNTEERING

Interested in helping out? You can sign up for a volunteer spot under registration. Volunteers will receive a free meal, drinks, event swag, and our deepest gratitude.

SCHEDULE

8:00 AM - Registration opens for all routes

8:30-9:00 - The Sizzler start window

9:00-9:30 - The Sweet Spot start window

9:15-9:45 - The Sampler start window

12:00 PM - Lunch ready

4:00 - Event wrap-up

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The Annapolis Ten Mile Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc., a 1000 member, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 1978 in Annapolis, Maryland, the club promotes physical fitness and mental well-being through distance running. The race is conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.

The race has been listed as one of the top ten 10-mile races in the country by Runner’s World Magazine. It is a beautiful run through historic Annapolis and over the Severn River. We celebrated our 50th annual running on August 24, 2025. A comprehensive history of the race, compiled by Club Historian Dan Symancyk, can be found here: https://www.annapolisstriders.org/the-history-of-the-annapolis-ten-mile-run-1976-2025/.

The Annapolis Ten Mile Run has been selected as the 2026 RRCA Maryland State 10 Mile Championship! We are grateful for the recognition of our continued commitment to excellence.

Volunteer

Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put on this event. If you have family or friends willing to help out, and get a great 2026 Volunteer’s shirt, please let us know. TO VOLUNTEER: Email Eva Coale, our volunteer coordinator, at [email protected].

Do you like to swim, bike, and run? Do you like to help raise money for a worthy cause? Then why not participate in the 17th annual Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon.

If you are looking for a fantastic Kid’s Triathlon this fall, the Severna Park Community Center is hosting Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon. It is a morning of filled with fun and excitement. All proceeds from the event will go towards provide free swim lessons for children with special needs.

Event details and schedule

Monday, August 17 - Early Registration Ends

Thursday, September 10 -Registration Closes

Saturday, September 12 - Race Day

Severna Park Community Center

7:00am - Race Check-in

7:30am - Race Begins

8:00am - Junior Tri-IT!

(Check website/e-mail for cancellation information)

Detailed Transition Area map located on race website.

Distances:

10 & Under (recommend for 5-10 Years old)

Swim - 200 Yards (8 Lengths)

Bike – 2 miles

Run – ¾ mile

11 – 14 years old

Swim - 400 Yards (16 Lengths)

Bike – 4 miles

Run – 1½ miles

Junior Tri-IT! (recommend for 3-5 Years old)

Swim - 4 Lengts of Therapy Pool

Bike – 1/8 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)

Run – 1/10 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)

(Bike and run distances are approximate)

Detailed map located on race website.

Relays: Consist of 2 or 3 people. Each leg needs to be completed by the person who started the leg. There can be one person for one leg and another for two or a total of three people each doing one leg. Each person needs to complete a separate registration form to participate.

Junior Tri-it!: Junior Tri-it! This course is designed for first time triathletes. Participants will begin the triathlon with a swim in the SPCC heated therapy pool (4 lengths) followed by a 1/8 mile bike ride before finishing the race with a 1/10 mile run. The course will be held on the Severna Park Community Center grounds. The Junior Tri-IT is an opportunity for younger participants to develop their triathlon skills.

Timing: We encourage everyone to enjoy their experience of a recreational triathlon. The swim, run, and transition times (the time between each leg of the event) will count towards your overall triathlon time. Times will not count for the bike leg because no one is permitted to exceed the speed limit of 15 mph. No participant will be advantaged or disadvantaged by the bike “ride”. There will be designated pathways roped off to direct you to the next leg of the triathlon.

The 9th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle is a paddlesports showcase on the Chesapeake Bay. There are divisions for kayaks, SUPs, surfskis, prone, outrigger canoe and three courses for all skill levels: The Span (9M), The Steamer (3M), and The Soft Shell (1M). If you don't see your craft type, reach out to us an we can try to include it. After the race, kick back with your paddle people and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival with live music, great food, raffles benefitting the Foundation for Community Betterment, and awards ceremony. Over $2k in cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the Span course! You can also register for our clinics in the store. Need to rent a board? Click here for information.