Annapolis Triathlon Club

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!

Do you like to swim, bike, and run? Do you like to help raise money for a worthy cause? Then why not participate in the 17th annual Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon.

If you are looking for a fantastic Kid’s Triathlon this fall, the Severna Park Community Center is hosting Karen Stevens Memorial Kid’s Triathlon. It is a morning of filled with fun and excitement. All proceeds from the event will go towards provide free swim lessons for children with special needs.

Event details and schedule

Monday, August 17 - Early Registration Ends

Thursday, September 10 -Registration Closes

Saturday, September 12 - Race Day

Severna Park Community Center

7:00am - Race Check-in

7:30am - Race Begins

8:00am - Junior Tri-IT!

(Check website/e-mail for cancellation information)

Detailed Transition Area map located on race website.

Distances:

10 & Under (recommend for 5-10 Years old)

Swim - 200 Yards (8 Lengths)

Bike – 2 miles

Run – ¾ mile

11 – 14 years old

Swim - 400 Yards (16 Lengths)

Bike – 4 miles

Run – 1½ miles

Junior Tri-IT! (recommend for 3-5 Years old)

Swim - 4 Lengts of Therapy Pool

Bike – 1/8 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)

Run – 1/10 miles (Severna Park Community Grounds)

(Bike and run distances are approximate)

Detailed map located on race website.

Relays: 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.

Junior Tri-it!: Junior Tri-it! This course is designed for first time triathletes. Participants will begin the triathlon with a swim in the SPCC heated therapy pool (4 lengths) followed by a 1/8 mile bike ride before finishing the race with a 1/10 mile run. The course will be held on the Severna Park Community Center grounds. The Junior Tri-IT is an opportunity for younger participants to develop their triathlon skills.

Timing: 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 count towards your overall triathlon time. Times will not count for the bike leg because no one is permitted to exceed the speed limit of 15 mph. No participant will be advantaged or disadvantaged by the bike “ride”. There will be designated pathways roped off to direct you to the next leg of the triathlon.

The 9th Annual Bay Bridge Paddle is a paddlesports showcase on the Chesapeake Bay. There are divisions for kayaks, SUPs, surfskis, prone, outrigger canoe and three courses for all skill levels: The Span (9M), The Steamer (3M), and The Soft Shell (1M). If you don't see your craft type, reach out to us an we can try to include it. After the race, kick back with your paddle people and enjoy the Maryland Seafood Festival with live music, great food, raffles benefitting the Foundation for Community Betterment, and awards ceremony. Over $2k in cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers in the Span course! You can also register for our clinics in the store. Need to rent a board? Click here for information.