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Membership Benefits
The Howard County Striders are a nonprofit running club based in central Maryland, dedicated to promoting lifetime fitness through running. We’re a welcoming community of runners of all ages and ability levels, from brand-new beginners to highly competitive athletes. Your membership supports the races, training programs, and community events that make Howard County such a strong running community.
What you get as Striders member
For a $30 per-year individual membership, or a $50 per-year family membership, the Howard County Striders offers the following benefits:
- Run with a community
- Multiple weekly group-run options plus informal long runs and post-run camaraderie.
- Members-only training programs
- Access to our year-round “Next Step®” training series led by volunteer coaches.
- Programs include:
- Hibernation to 5K
- 10M Training
- Females in Training (FIT)
- Half/Full Marathon Training
- Building to 10K
- Races & low-key events all year
- Club races, prediction runs, relays, and race series across the seasons. Many events offer member discounts.
- Club Challenge 10M, Spring Hops 5K, Women’s Distance Festival 5K, Run Through the Grapevine 8K, and series events like Sunday Strides and Friday Night XC
- Club races, prediction runs, relays, and race series across the seasons. Many events offer member discounts.
- Competitive Racing Team
- Striders Racing Team
- Training & racing with a supportive group!
- Racing team singlet
- Complimentary or subsidized entries to local races
- Team competitions (Light Horse Track Club- DMR, team track races, USATF events (coming soon!)
- Striders Racing Team
- Discounts at local running stores
- Feet First Running: Receive 10% off regular priced footwear and apparel with an active membership card. Instructions for downloading your RunSignUp membership ID card are found in this help guide.
- Youth running opportunities
- Youth programs in partnership with Bullseye Running, spanning elementary through high school ages.
- A great way to give back
- Volunteer at races and programs and help keep our events strong (and fun).
- Awards, recognition & traditions
- Annual awards and club recognition, plus social events like member gatherings and an annual banquet.
- Automatic RRCA membership
- Striders members receive automatic Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) membership and associated benefits/services.
| Membership Tier | Membership Fee |
| Student | $12 / year (+RunSignUp processing fee at checkout) |
| Individual | $30 / year (+RunSignUp processing fee at checkout) |
| Family | $50 / year (+RunSignUp processing fee at checkout) |
FAQ
Where does my membership fee go?
- Insurance
- Equipment costs and maintenance
- Storage unit rental fees
- Membership swag / volunteer gifts
- Website hosting, software licenses, and marketing costs
- Winter track lights
- Social events such as the annual picnic
- Donations to organizations such as HCPD and HCC
- Racing Team subsidies
Do I need to be a member to join training programs?
Yes, you must be a current Striders member to participate in all training programs
Are there member-only events?
Some events require active membership (for example, the RRCA Club Challenge is verified against current membership rosters).
Is RRCA included with my Striders membership?
Yes, Striders members receive automatic RRCA membership, and the membership dues include your portion of the mandatory RRCA national fee.
Questions about membership?
Email membership@striders.net
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