Karen Stevens Memorial Kids Triathlon

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.

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!

• The Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride offers a great experience for cyclists of all ages and abilities with 100, 65, 30, and 15-mile route options and a free Family Safari Ride and Children’s Bike Rodeo. The 100 and 65-mile routes wind through scenic Anne Arundel County, including views of downtown Annapolis, the Severn River, southern Anne Arundel County, BWI/Marshall Airport, and more!

• The 15 and 30-mile routes are entirely on flat paved trails.

• The entire century ride includes four supported rest stops. The metric century, or approximately 65-mile ride, includes three supported rest stops. The 30-mile ride includes two supported rest stops. The 15-mile ride includes one supported rest stop.

• The 30 and 15-mile rides are on paved trails.

• An adult must accompany all riders under the age of 16.

• Please click here for mail-in registration options.

• Lifeline 100 is a “rain or shine” event. However, if, together with our public safety partners, we determine that conditions would be unsafe, the event may be canceled. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, we will continue to support our nonprofits.

• Unfortunately, there is no rain date, transfers to another event year, or refund (unless you purchase premium cancellation insurance at Active.com when you register).

Event details and schedule

The Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride is co-sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks, and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. All event proceeds support the following non-profit organizations:

• Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System

• Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Bike Safety Programs

• Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails and Friends of Kinder Farm Park

Each ride will be show-and-go. Starting schedules will be posted soon! Please keep in mind that this is a ride, not a race! The routes include some paved trail segments with posted speed limits. Come out and enjoy the day.

The Family Safari Ride is free and open to children ages ten and under and their parents/guardians. It is held on the paved trails at Kinder Farm Park.

Another FREE Fun event for the kids... once again the Lifeline 100 will host a Children's Bike Rodeo - a fun bicycle safety orientation and obstacle course - for ages 4-10. To register for the Children's Bike Rodeo, please visit our website.

Looking for a bigger bang for your buck? Become a sponsor! In previous years, it has attracted close to 1,000 riders, over 50 Kids Bike Rodeo participants, and many more spectators! This is a great opportunity for you and your business. For more sponsorship information, please visit our website.

Not sure you want to ride on October 4th, but still want to be a part of this great event? Join us as a volunteer! We need folks to help with everything from parking to registration, set up, and clean up. Visit our website for more information on becoming a volunteer.