Special Races

Cecilia and Brad Murach
specialraces@striders.net

Cecilia’s involvement with the Striders began in 2010 running the club’s races, and participating in The Next Step training programs. Her involvement grew to coaching The Next Step, including earning her RRCA Level 1 coaching certification. She stepped onto the Board in 2013 and served as Membership chair (2013-2017), Vice President (2017-2018), President (2019-2021), and Immediate Past President (2022). After leaving the Board, she wanted to continue giving back to the club and became the Race Director for the Women’s Distance Festival 5K. Cecilia stepped into the Special Races position starting in 2025.

Brad’s involvement with the Striders began in 2010 with volunteering at various Howard County Striders races (while Cecilia ran them).  In 2013, Brad took over as Race Director for the Metric Marathon & 5K and the RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge.  He RD’d Metric until it was retired and continues to RD Club Challenge.  His direct involvement in timing and scoring activities began in 2019 with a complete rewrite of the custom scoring program for Club Challenge before taking over all of timing and scoring in late 2021.
Brad stepped into the Special Races position starting in 2025.