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 Training Groups
June 24, 2025: Next Step Half/Full Training Program
July 27, 2025: Columbia Classic 10k Training program

Weekly Bagel Runs
Meet in front of the Columbia Swim Center (10401 Cross Fox Ln)
Join or Renew your Annual Membership here
Latest Club News
Latest Race Results
View all race results here
- 2025 2 Person 5 Mile Results18 two person teams came out for the annual Howard… Read more: 2025 2 Person 5 Mile Results
- 2025 Vernal Velocity #722 runners came out on Father’s Day for the Howard… Read more: 2025 Vernal Velocity #7
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