2026 Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Bicycle Event

[Note: The following race details are tentative and subject to change. Registration will open once all details & permissions are confirmed!]

Come out to Severna Park High School and see how fast you can cover the classic 5,280-foot distance! The 45th annual John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run, the fourth event in our 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series, takes place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, starting with a youth heat at 8:00 AM and continuing with mixed heats based on estimated finish time, with the fastest folks running in the final heat. Runners of all ages & abilities are welcome to participate!

The Wall Mile is named in honor of John Edward Wall, an accomplished track athlete, Navy veteran, and Striders member whose grandson Dave was a longtime race director of this event. John Wall passed away in 1987 at age 74, and this event was renamed for him in 1988.

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Online registration is available through Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Race day registration & packet pick-up will take place from 6:45 to 7:45 AM at the Severna Park High School track. (Checks payable to “Annapolis Striders, Inc.”)

Entry Fees

Annapolis Striders members: $10 online by June 24th, $25 race day

Non-members: $15 online by June 24th, $25 race day

(Note: If you signed up for the full 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series or the Annapolis Striders Shorter Races Bundle at the beginning of the year, you are already registered for the Wall Mile and do NOT need to register again. If you've forgotten whether or not you signed up for one of these, you can check the list of 2026 Champ Series registrants or the list of 2026 Shorter Bundle registrants, or look at your race registrations in your RunSignup profile.)

Refund & Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds or transfers for this race. In the event of extreme temperature/humidity, severe weather, or other potentially unsafe conditions, the event may be cancelled at the discretion of the Annapolis Striders and/or Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Course

Four laps of the 400 meter Severna Park High School track plus an additional 9.344 meters (30 feet 7.874 inches). (One mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters.)

Heats

The event will begin with a heat for youth runners aged 10 or younger starting at 8:00 AM. Subsequent heats for adults & kids over 10 will be conducted based on estimated finish time, from slower to faster. A time range will be announced prior to each heat, and runners whose estimated finish times fall within that range should gather at the start. The time range may be adjusted if it appears the heat will have too many or too few participants.

Upon the conclusion of each heat, the next heat will be announced and will begin as soon as possible, so please be present near the start line and ready to run when your time range is called!

It is perfectly fine if you wind up finishing faster or slower than your heat’s announced finish time range! That said, please try to run in a heat appropriate to your speed so that we can minimize lapping & passing. (In other words, if you are a 6:00 miler, please don’t run in the 10:00+ heat!)

As our participation numbers vary from year to year, we cannot provide a definitive schedule of heats ahead of time. For reference, our 2023 event included seven heats in total with an average of around 20 participants in each heat, and the final heat started at 9:23 AM. Some years have seen the final heat begin as late as 10:00 AM.

Timing

This event is chip-timed by Maryland Timing. Please pick up your timing chip prior to the event and be sure to attach it to the top of your shoe (parallel to the ground) prior to your heat. After your heat, don’t forget to remove the chip and return it. Preliminary & final results will be published here on RunSignup and on the Maryland Timing web site. Please contact [email protected] with any timing issues.

Race Rules

No headphones/earbuds/speakers, baby joggers/strollers, other wheeled conveyances, or animals will be allowed during the event. Please stay aware of your fellow participants, pass on the right (outside), and avoid sudden stops or lateral movement.

Awards

Following the final heat, awards will be handed out for first place male & female overall, first place male & female Masters (40 & over), and top two males & females in mostly five-year age groups. (10 & under, 11-14, five year groups from 15-19 up to 75-79, and 80+.) No duplication of awards (i.e. overall & Masters do not also get age group awards). Award categories may be adjusted based on participation.

Volunteer

If you’d like to help out on race morning, please contact [email protected]. Volunteers are able to both volunteer and participate in this race!

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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 Kenzie Rose Youth Triathlon is a multisport race geared toward the youngest competitors, ages 5-15 - the future of the sport. This is a USAT-sanctioned race, and will be timed. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS A USA TRIATHLON EVENT, YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN THE CATEGORY FOR THEIR AGE AS OF 12/31/2025!!!!!!

​The swim will be held at St. Andrews Swim & Tennis Club in Severna Park, MD.

​The bike and run courses will be held on the trails of Kinder Farm Park, directly adjacent to the swim. Please visit the Course Info page for detailed maps of all courses.

About Kenzie

When Mackenzie Rose Beach was born on July 10, 2015, no one knew that this tiny baby possessed the spirit of a warrior. She was a happy little girl, and brought joy to everyone around her, especially her parents, Kate and Andrew, and her big sister, Maddie. However, life as a typical baby came to a screeching halt when, on March 22, 2016, Mackenzie began vomiting and was taken to the Emergency Room, where a scan showed a buildup of fluid as a result of a mass at the base of her brain. Mackenzie underwent surgery to insert a drain for the excess fluid and remove a portion of the tumor for biopsy. The pathology results returned as a malignant cancer, known as Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). This is an extremely rare, aggressive cancer seen in only 3 children out of 1,000,000. Mackenzie endured many brain surgeries and flourished under a protocol by St. Jude, administered at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, involving an experimental drug and chemotherapy. In July

2016, a scan showed the result everyone was praying for – no evidence of disease! As Mackenzie and her family prepared for the next step in the treatment process – traveling to Boston in October 2016 for 6 weeks of radiation – an MRI confirmed the worst possible news. Despite being cancer-free just four months prior, the tumor had returned and spread to other areas in her tiny body. Mackenzie fought with all she had, but she passed away in the arms of her sister, and surrounded by her mother and father, on December 18, 2016.

Kenzie Rose, as she was affectionately known, showed us all what is important in life – family, spending time together, enjoying our blessings, and not taking a single moment for granted. We all hope to make her proud by continuing to live as she would want us to live. To honor her memory, we are organizing this triathlon to raise awareness for childhood cancer and as a fundraiser to support The Mackenzie Rose Foundation. The Foundation was incorporated at the beginning of the year to provide essential items to families experiencing unexpected admissions to the pediatric oncology unit at Children’s National Medical Center. With your generosity, we will be able to fill and deliver care packages containing everyday essentials directly to the hospital. These “Kenzie Kits” will allow parents to spend more time with their sick child instead of worrying about picking up a toothbrush, notebook, or snack - all things that are often forgotten with an unexpected hospital admission. All proceeds

from this event will fund the Foundation to help provide comfort and support to other families dealing with this devastating disease.

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.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Stef Ripple will host its 10th Annual Stefanie Ashdown Memorial “Do Your Best” 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk. Our mission is to:

• Provide hope, encouragement and support for ovarian cancer patients and their families

• Spread ovarian cancer awareness

• Share the principles of Stef’s life; be thankful, be helpful, be kind.

This race is our major fundraiser. Funds raised through this race will be used to continue our mission of supporting ovarian cancer patients and their families. More information about our initiatives we have in place to meet Stef Ripple’s mission can be found on our website at stefripple.org and on our Facebook page facebook.com/stefripple.

Thank you for your consideration to support the Stefanie Ashdown Memorial “Do Your Best” 5k and 1 Mile Walk!