Swim & Paddle the South River

2nd Leg of the Championship Series

THIS IS AN OPEN ROAD COURSE.

The race starts and finishes behind South River High School. Scenic rolling hills on the original Cherry Pit course. Keep to one side of the road, and do not run more than two abreast on Route 2. There will be course monitors at intersections.

Race Pace

You must be able to maintain a 15 minute per mile pace to compete in this race.

Entry Fee is $15. Annapolis Striders members will receive a club discount at checkout making the entry fee only $10.00. If you would like to become a member, please visit -- https://runsignup.com/Club/MD/Annapolis/AnnapolisStriders. If the race is not sold out, race day registration will be $25.00 for everyone.

Open to ages 13 - 100.

Annapolis Striders Championship Series

Did you register for the 2024 Championship Series?

You have nothing more to do. You are already registered for this race.

Workers Run

Workers runs are provided as a way for club members to both volunteer and maintain their Championship Series or club Ironman standing. Consult the Championship Series rules for details or the race director and Championship Series Coordinator with questions.

Please contact the race director about the workers run and to get Champ Series credit for this race.

Packet Pickup

Packet pick up and race day registration (if not sold out): 6:45 to 7:45 AM.

Water Stations

There will be 3 stations on the course with water and Gatorade. You may also want to carry your own hydration devices, especially if it is a warm day.

Timing

Results will be posted to this site and annapolisstriders.org.

Race Rules

No headphone, strollers, rollerblades or pets. This is to ensure the safety of all participants. Violators will be asked to vacate the course.

Follow direction of race monitors.

All decisions of the race director are final.

Awards

Prizes for female and male

1st overall

1st Masters

10 year Age groups

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.

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 a10volunteers@annapolisstriders.org.