The Premier Running Club in Howard County!

The Howard County Striders are an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifetime fitness through running, based in central Maryland.

We sponsor or support many types of activities, including high quality race events, group runs, low-key weekly races, and a robust complement of training programs for both adults and youth, from beginners on up, to support continued active lifestyles in the community.

The Howard County Striders are a part of the RRCA Runner-Friendly Community of Columbia and Howard County!

Upcoming Races


January- March 2026: Sunday Strides


February 22, 2026: RRCA Club Challenge

Upcoming Training Groups

Jan 5-Feb 16 2026: Hibernation to 5k

Weekly Bagel Runs

Every Saturday, 7am

Meet in front of the Columbia Swim Center (10401 Cross Fox Ln)

Please volunteer to help ensure water stops are stocked!

  • 2026 Resolution Run

Latest Club News

Club Challenge Preview Run
This run will be a familiarization run with the new Club Challenge …
Howard County Striders Membership Announcement
As of January 1, 2026, we have moved to RunSignUp! Transition to RunSignUp …
Support Striders Legislative Bond Initiative- Letter from the President
Dear Striders Member,  As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration next year, …
2025-2026 Winter Track Lights
Putting your membership dues to work! Once again, the Striders are happy …
Run Through the Grapevine 8k
Registration is now OPEN! Save the Date for late autumn racing! This …
Ellicott City Labor Day 5k & 10k DISCOUNT CODES
The 22nd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled …
Annual Awards Picnic Recap
Thanks to all who joined for the picnic! Annual Award Winners are …
Annual Picnic, Awards Ceremony, and Membership Meeting
Author: Bill Brown Join us for a memorable day at the Annual …
Fitness Bootcamp with Stacy Wig
Author: Stacy Wig Hi there Striders Family, My name is Coach Stacy …
The Dave Tripp Scholar-Athlete Award
Author: Bill Brown Each year, the Howard County Striders proudly present the …
Sunday Strides- Vernal Velocity 2025
Sunday Strides (formerly the Weekly Series) continues this spring with the Vernal …
Howard County Striders Annual Awards
The Howard County Striders Board of Directors is proud to announce the …
Rehab 2 Perform
Wed Apr 2, 2025, at Rehab to Perform 9881 Broken Land Parkway, …
2025 Banditos Taco Run
Banditos Taco Run. First Friday of every month Details: 6:00 pm, 8170 …
Budget Approval 2025
Author: Pattie Laun The Howard County Striders will approve our new budget …
New Year’s President Message
Author: Bill Brown As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, …
Rehab 2 Perform
Base Training Strength Workshop, Wed Nov 20, 2024 Rehab2Perform is graciously hosting …
2023 Picnic and Annual Awards
Our 2023 Summer Picnic and Annual Awards were held this past Sunday, …
2021 Group Run Guidelines
The Howard County Striders wish to provide club members with guidance on …
Footprints April 2021
Click below to view the 2021 April Footprints! 2021 April FootprintsDownload

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