Women's Distance Festival

Looking to train for a 10K race this year? Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!

Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!

10K Goal Race will be the Columbia Classic 10K race on the first Sunday in October

The Next Step Building to 10K Program is for runners of varying abilities. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 23 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so coordinators can group participants with those of similar abilities. Weekly training runs will involve a variety of running techniques including speed work and hill work to improve running performance. All runners should be able to run 3 miles before starting the program.

The 23rd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The 10k is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and the 5k is a road/trail (dirt/grass) combo on roads and scenic trails on the Shrine property. Both the 10K & 5K are USATF certified.

This is a great family event with lots of activities planned. In addition to refreshments, we will have music, random prizes, a moonbounce and snow balls. Cash awards ($75, $50, and $25 for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place overall male & female finishers in both races) and non-cash awards will be provided in 7 age group categories for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place.

Performance T-Shirts guaranteed to participants registered by August 17.

Chip Timing by www.bullseyerunning.com

Packet pick up will take place at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044) on Sept. 4^th from 3-7 PM.

For further information, including a race flyer, visit our website: www.kc11898.com.

Event details and schedule

Packet Pick-up Information

Packet pick up takes place on Friday, Sept. 4th from 3-7 p.m. at Feet First (5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110 Columbia MD 21044).

Can't make it on packet pick up day? No worries, it can be picked up on race day.

Race Day Information

Event begins at 6:45 a.m. Both races start at 8:00 a.m.

Once you enter the venue, you will be directed where to park.

Want to review the course before you run? Click HERE for the 5k and HERE for the 10k map.

Awards will be given out after the races wrap.

Join us for a meaningful morning of community, awareness, and hope at the Run Like A Warrior Lyme Awareness Walk in Ellicott City, Maryland. Whether you’re walking in support of a loved one, raising awareness, or simply showing up for the Lyme community, this event is a chance to come together and make a difference.

Lyme disease affects thousands of families each year, and events like this help us shine a light on the challenges patients face while building a stronger, more supportive community. Come walk with us, wear your green, and stand with Lyme Warriors everywhere.

Date: September 13

Location: 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD

Check-In: 8:30 AM

Walk: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Event will take place rain or shine (unless there is a thunderstorm).

Bring your friends, family, and community spirit as we walk together to raise awareness, support patients, and remind everyone affected by Lyme disease that they are not alone

Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.

Parking may be limited due to the holiday, so we strongly encourage participants to arrive early to allow enough time for parking and check-in.

Why join us?

All proceeds support Lyme Disease research, patient care programs, and Kids’ Smile Boxes. Lyme Warrior’s goal is to promote awareness and education about Lyme Disease in order to help offer hope to our community.

Come walk, run, and stand with us to make a difference—we can’t wait to see you there!

Whether you’re running, walking, cheering, or just coming for the food and community, this event is for everyone. Put on your green, bring your friends and family, and run like a warrior with us! 💚

Join us for St. Augustine Catholic School’s 5th Annual Angels on the Run 5K! Run, walk or stroll! Angels on the Run 5K will take runners through the beautiful neighborhood of Lyndwood. While the race offers a challenge for those race enthusiasts, it is just as fun for families and friends to come out and enjoy the outdoors and experience the thrill of being a part of a community wellness event. There will be safety marshals stationed along the course and a water station at the halfway point! We award prizes for all age groups! Veterans will be recognized with a special token of appreciation. Strollers are allowed on the course.

A virtual race option is available for friends and family to join in the fun from afar. Race on your own time and submit your time by 11:59pm November 14, 2026.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 3-6pm at St. Augustine Catholic School. Park in either lot and come to the SCHOOL GYMNASIUM doors. You can pick up packets for family and friends. We kindly request that packets are picked-up on Friday when feasible, but we do offer pick-up 7:30-8:30am on race day at the race venue, Lyndwood Executive Center.

Race Day

Parking is available on-site at the Lyndwood Executive Center. Please follow volunteers and signs and park in the north side (left side when facing the building) of the lot. The south side will be closed for the course and runner safety at 8:00am and will not reopen until after 9am. The lot may be exited on the north end throughout the race when runners are not in the lane. Please follow course safety marshal and Police directions.

Bibs will not be given out after the start of the 5K (8:30am) due to safety and permitting considerations. Late starts will not be permitted once the 5K race has begin.

The proceeds of this race go to St. Augustine Catholic School. St. Augustine Catholic School creates a caring and respectful community by educating the whole child and inspiring a life-long love of learning. It fosters an environment to form its students into disciples of Christ, to nurture self-confidence and to instill a belief in the dignity of all people.

FINAL EXTENSION - THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE SHIRTS IS NOVEMBER 6, 2026.

Event has chip-timing provided by Overland Timing and announcements/music by WF Running.

A prediction run is entirely different from other races that you’ve run in the past. Rather than finishing first or running the fastest, the object of a prediction run is to finish as close to a certain time as possible. In the case of the Howard County Striders prediction runs, the goal is to finish as close to 11:00am as possible. One way the Striders prediction runs differ from many other runs is that you get to start whenever you want – whoever finishes closest to 11:00am wins. Oh, and one important thing, you CANNOT use any sort of timing device. Also, no baby strollers, iPods, headphones or animals.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Tripp Scholar Athlete Fund.

The run is located at the Jeffers Hill Neighborhood Center, 6031 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045