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…
As of January 1, 2026, we have moved to RunSignUp! Transition to RunSignUp FAQ Why are the Striders switching to RunSignUp? The simple answer is modernization and simplicity. Currently, the Striders Officers and Board of Directors use multiple platforms to manage…
Dear Striders Member, As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration next year, the Board of Directors and I have applied for public funding to establish a plaque, monument, bench or a fixed structure to recognize the Striders’ contribution to the…
Putting your membership dues to work! Once again, the Striders are happy to announce that we’ve paid for the tracks to be lit twice per week for every week this winter. Mondays at Oakland Mills High SchoolWednesday at Centennial High…
Registration is now OPEN! Save the Date for late autumn racing! This fall, the Howard County Striders (HCS) are partnering with the Community Action Council (CAC) of Howard County to offer a unique two-part event: Part 1: Head over to…
The 22nd Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The 10k is a road race through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods and…
Thanks to all who joined for the picnic! Annual Award Winners are posted here: Congratulations to all! Photos are posted here: