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Do you like to swim, bike, and run? Do you like to help raise money for a worthy cause?

Then join us for the 20th annual Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship Triathlon.

Never done a triathlon before? The “sprint” length distances are perfect for first time triathletes. This year’s triathlon will be held on Saturday, April 11th. Each course takes place at the Severna Park Community Center pool and the B&A Trail. The triathlon can be completed individually or by teams of 2 or 3 people.

Sprint triathlon: (800 yard swim, 9.25 mile bike, 2.8 mile run)

Relay Sprint triathlon: (800 yard swim, 9.25 mile bike, 2.8 mile run)

Event details and schedule

Triathlon Information: The recreational triathlon was established to benefit the Emily Schindler Memorial Scholarship which awards several college bound swimmers scholarships each year. To date, nearly $79,300 has been awarded to 135 swimmers. Emily began swimming competitively when she was 9 years old yet, she placed her friendships first and focused on having a “best time” rather than getting a “best time”. Her spirit prevails at the triathlon each year as many friends and neighbors come together to honor her memory and for many participate in their first triathlon and have their best time!

Triathlon Timeline:

Monday, March 23rd - Early Registration Ends

Thursday, April 9 - Registration Closes

Saturday, April 11 – Race Day

• 6:00am - Race Check-in

• 7:00am - Race Begins

Check website/e-mail for cancellation information

Sprint Triathlon Course:

• Swim - 800 yard (Severna Park Community Center Indoor Pool)

• Bike - 9 miles (B&A Bike Trail)

• Run - 3 miles (B&A Bike Trail)

Bike and run legs will be held on the B&A bike trail beginning at Cypress Creek Rd

Distances are approximate. Detailed map located at: www.emilystriathlon.com

Relay for Sprint Triathlon: 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.

Timing:In keeping with Emily’s enthusiasm for “the time she had” rather than her “swim times,” 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 be posted. Times will not be posted for the bike ride because no one is permitted to exceed the speed limit of 15 mph, and participants will not receive an advantage or disadvantage by the bike ride. There will be designated pathways roped off to direct you to the next leg of the triathlon. Please stay in the path for your safety and obey all B&A Trail regulation including the 15 mph speed limit; failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Awards: There will not be an Awards Ceremony. Results will be posted on the website and emailed to participants by 2:00pm on Saturday. Awards for 1st will be awarded by gender/age group for individual and team participation. The awards will be available for pick up at the Severna Park Community Center or the awards can be mailed to the participants.

Fit 2 B Kids offers a multisport event for youth ages 7-15* called a Splash & Dash! (*determined by age as of 12/31/2025, not the age on race day.)

Young athletes participate in a swim-run-race event and have an opportunity to get a cool race shirt, cross a finish line, and earn a medal!

Coaches first introduce young athletes to racing in an atmosphere of fun and learning.

Athlete will:

• Learn how to set up their swim-run transition.

• How the swim start is set up and how many laps they will do based on age.

• They will walk through the logistics of the run course.

• Participate in a team warm up.

• Be able to ask questions.

• Put it all together and participate in the final event on the same day!

• Wear their finish line medal!

• Enjoy post event food and music!

• Have fun!

Distances:

At Fit 2 B Kids, we believe young athletes should develop speed in shorter distances before developing endurance. Why? The window for developing speed is only open at younger ages, but athletes have a lifetime to develop endurance. We follow USA Triathlon's guidelines for age-appropriate race development and encourage young athletes to be the best they can be at the distance they race.

Ages 7-8: swim 50m (pool), run .5 mile

Ages 9-10: swim 100m (pool), run .5 mile

Ages 11-12: swim 200m (pool), run 1 mile

Ages 13-15: swim 300 (pool), run 1 mile

Race for the FUN of it and/or to Compete!:

Athletes can participate to simply enjoy the training and to meet new friends, or to also enjoy the competition of racing. Most importantly, we are developing an atmosphere of camaraderie while encouraging kids to dig deep, develop skills of athleticism, perseverance and determination so they can cross any finish line with confidence!

What To Bring:

• bathing suit (girls will sometimes put shorts on over the bathing suit post swim

• towel

• goggles

• running shoes

• post event clothing

If you are in need of any equipment to participate, please contact Christina@fit2Bkids.org for support.

Check in starts at 4pm

Location: North Arundel Aquatic Center, 7888 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie, MD

Registration Cost: $20 + $2.20 registration fee. If you require financial assistance to participate, please email info@fit2Bkids.org Note - there are no refunds, no exceptions. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, please consider your registration a tax-deductible donation to Fit 2 B Kids 501c3.

USAT Membership: A $10/1year USA Triathlon License or 17 and Under Membership is REQUIRED for all participants. You will need your USAT number when registering for the event. If you need financial assistance for a free membership, please contact Christina@fit2Bkids.org for support.

How is timing managed? Electronic timing chips will be used to track participants' progress. Each athlete receives a chip to be worn on the ankle, which records split times for both swim & transition and then run segments.

What are the safety measures in place? Safety is paramount, with lifeguards stationed along the swim course and personnel available throughout the event.

What happens in case of bad weather? The race organizers closely monitor weather conditions. In case of severe weather, such as thunderstorms or extreme temperatures, the race may be postponed or canceled. Participants will be notified of any changes via email and the official race website.

Can't Make It? If you registered for the event and cannot attend, there are no refunds, but please notify us by email at Christina@fit2Bkids.org.

Can spectators attend the event? Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend. Designated viewing areas are provided along both the swim and run courses, allowing family and friends to support participants throughout the race.

Donations: Please consider giving a donation that will go a long way in supporting Fit 2 B Kids 501c3 to provide enriching multisport activities that promote camaraderie, wellness, leadership, and personal growth.

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the event! To help out, please contact Christina@fit2BKids.org

JRs 11- 18 have a rare opportunity to race like the pros!

No equipment required in this fast-paced triathlon for new or experienced teen triathletes! We provide the bikes - just bring your bathing suit, goggles, and run shoes!

Come ready to ride a road bike sized for you and set up on computerized trainers. Compete against other teens riding on a route on a big screen TV!

Hop off the bike and into the pool for a 300 yard/meter swim!

Out of the pool, head onto the run course for a 1 mile run and across the epic finish line!

Participate in one or all three in the race series to earn prizes and get cool race swag!

Registration for each race closes 2 days prior to race day. There is no race day registration. These events will sell out. A wait list is created and athletes will be notified if/when a space is available. REGISTER EARLY!

There are no refunds. No exceptions. In the rare event of a cancelation, please consider your entry fee a tax-deductible donation to Fit 2 B Kids 501c3.

[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 rhall@mdtiming.com 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 JohnWallMile@annapolisstriders.org. Volunteers are able to both volunteer and participate in this race!

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.