The Annapolis Striders Women’s Distance Festival is a women's only 5K race, with a companion Run After The Women 5K for men only held after the women's race. Runners of all ages & abilities are welcome to participate! This event is the fifth race in the Maryland RRCA Women’s Distance Festival Grand Prix Series , and it is also the graduation race for the Annapolis Striders’ 5K Beginning Runners Program . The race is also being dedicated to Evan "E.T." Thomas (1941-2024), who gave countless hours as a coach to the Beginning Runners Program. Schedule of Events 6:30 AM - Race day registration & packet pick-up begins 7:45 AM - Start of the Women’s Distance Festival 5K Approx. 8:30 AM - Start of the Run After The Women 5K Awards to follow conclusion of the men’s 5K Registration Online registration is available through Thursday, July 9th, 2026 . Mail-in registration is also available; mailed entries must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, July 1st. Race day registration begins at 6:30 AM
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Annapolis Striders Women’s Distance Festival 5K & Run After The Women 5K 2026 — Annapolis, MD
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Annapolis, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
