Valentine's Day 5K

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.

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.

Hello Friends!

We’re Kirk and Leslie Shadrick, Benjamin’s parents, and we’re truly grateful you’re here.

Benjamin Mario Shadrick is our son, and his life is the reason we serve.

Though Ben's life on earth was brief, his story changed us. It deepened our faith, stretched our hearts, and made us see vulnerable children in a way we never had before. And in that place; through prayer, tears, and a lot of listening, we believe the Lord gave us a clear calling: to build an orphanage for Him.

We call it Casa Benjamin; a Christ-centered home in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico for children with special needs who are medically fragile and facing life-limiting illness. Children who need hospice-level care. Children who deserve to be held, comforted, protected, and loved consistently.

This is about helping create a home where the most vulnerable children can receive the kind of care every human being should be able to count on:

• Gentle, attentive caregivers

• Clean, safe living spaces

• Nourishment and daily support

• Meaningful engagement and therapy support

• Emotional and spiritual care

And here’s something we hold close: many of us may never meet these children face-to-face. We may never know their names or hear their stories firsthand. But what we do together, one step at a time, can still change the course of their lives. Your effort, your presence, and your generosity help make real care possible.

If you’re running, walking, volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or simply sharing this with a friend, thank you. Your presence matters more than you know.

We raise money from our Race to fund charitable efforts right here in our area, so this really is a neighborhood event. You run, have fun and help make your community a better place!

For the 10K: It is certified, for the serious runners. We plan to have course monitors to direct you to the turns from the Parkway. If you’re not familiar with the route, it is on our website.

For the 5K: The race start will begin immediately after the 10K begins. As before, the race route is only on the Parkway, measuring about 3.3 miles.

[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!