Columbia’s trail system is more than a network of paths, it’s an important part of what makes our community special. In this video, our president, Hafiz Shaikh, shares his perspective on the value of Columbia’s trails and their role in…
🥯🏃♀️🏃♂️ Striders 50th Anniversary Bagel Run! 🎉 50 years of running. 50 years of friendship. And, most importantly… 50 years of BAGELS! 🥯❤️ It’s our 50th Anniversary! Come celebrate a huge milestone with us at the Striders 50th Anniversary Bagel Run! 2026…
🧠🍻 Striders Trivia Night! Think you know a little bit about everything? 🤓 Got a head full of completely useless facts just waiting for their moment to shine? This is your night! 🎉 📅 Tuesdays, beginning September 22⏰ Arrive by 7:20 PM🧠 Trivia starts at…
🎨🖌️June Strava Map Art Challenge 🎨🖌️ 2026 Striders Strava Art Challenge Winners Announced! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our first Striders Strava Art Challenge! We were amazed by the creativity, planning, and miles that went into…
The 23nd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept 5th, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Here’s the registration link and event on Active.com The 10k is a road race through scenic western Ellicott…
50th Anniversary Picnic Press Release From President Hafiz Shaikh: The Howard County Striders held their annual picnic and 50th Anniversary celebration this morning at the Cedar Lane East Park in Columbia, MD. After months of planning the Striders’ 50th Anniversary…
2026 Howard County Striders Summer Schedule Don’t let summer pass you by, join us for a season packed with running, fun, and community! Check out our summer schedule and find your next adventure. Upcoming: Strava Art Challenge Two Person Relay…
2026 Bullseye Summer Track Meets Get ready to race this summer! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨 Bullseye will be hosting four exciting summer track meets at Howard Community College, and athletes of all ages are invited to join the fun! Registration is available through athletic.net.…
Dear Striders, Please join us to celebrate the club’s 50th Anniversary on Sunday, June 28th from 11:00am-3:00pm. We’re asking past and present members to come out and celebrate our club’s history and running in Howard County. We will celebrate our…
🎨🖌️June Strava Map Art Challenge 🎨🖌️ Get ready to turn your miles into masterpieces! This June, we’re inviting the entire Howard County Striders to participate in our Strava Art Challenge, a month-long creativity contest where your route becomes your canvas.…
The Howard County Striders Board of Directors is proud to announce the opening of our annual awards nominations. Nominations will be open until May 1st and will be presented at our Annual Picnic on June 28. Use the attached form…
Author: Hafiz Shaikh The Howard County Striders are proud to announce that the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has renewed the Striders’ application to designate Columbia/Howard County as a Runner Friendly Community for a new 5-year term between 2025-2030.…
Come out and support Striders while checking out the latest shoes and apparel at Feet First Sports! Members get 10% off storewide and the store will donate 10% to Striders. Here’s your chance to use your discount (10%) at Feet…
Author: Phil Lang SPRING TRACK AND FIELD TEAMREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN– CLOSES MARCH 1! A mandatory 100 meter and 400 meter time trial for every kid will be held the week of March 9 (all registrants will receive an email…
Are you passionate about helping others reach their running goals? Do you want to do your quality run while guiding fellow runners in their journey on Monday evenings? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join the Next…
Applications for the Dave Tripp Scholar/Athlete Award are now open! Link to application, applications due April 10th, 2026 The following post is from Bill Brown: Each year, the Howard County Striders proudly present the Dave Tripp Scholar-Athlete Award to recognize…
We’re excited to officially unveil the new Howard County Striders logo, a refreshed look that represents who we are today while honoring the running community we’ve built together over the years. What’s New? Our new logo features a more modern,…
Greetings Howard County Runners! Please note: when there is snow on the track, the track lights are not operational. Use caution and plan accordingly for evening workouts. This applies for OMHS and CHS.
Get ready for a fast, fun, and competitive FAT (Fully Automatic Timing) outdoor track & field meet at UMBC. The UMBC Retriever Invitational is open to individual athletes (unattached) as well as club and collegiate teams! Meet Information & Registration: March 15, 2026UMBC Stadium Complex (1000…
This run will be a familiarization run with the new Club Challenge course, though folks are welcome to treat it as a workout if they wish. Course: The familiarization run is open to anyone from the Striders, and there will…
