Building to 10k Training Program
Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
The program will be capped at 60 participants.
10K Goal Race is TBD
General Information
Start date: Thursday, July 30th 2026 at 6:00pm
Location: Longfellow Elementary School
Duration: Every Thursday for 9 weeks, ending on Sept 24th
Program Structure
- The Next Step Building to 10K Program is for runners of varying abilities. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 30 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so coordinators can group participants with those of similar abilities.
- Weekly training runs will involve a variety of running techniques including speed work and hill work to improve running performance
- All runners should be able to run 3 miles before starting the program.
Program Location
The program will meet weekly at the Longfellow Elementary School: 5470 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044 at 6PM. Nearby running routes include:
- Beaverbrook neighborhoods
- Harpers Choice neighborhood
- Wilde Lake neighborhoods
- Paths at the beginning of the Bagel Run
Program Dates/Schedule
The program meets weekly on Thursdays at 6PM starting on July 30th. Participants will do a 2 mile time trial July 30 at Longfellow Elementary at 6pm so that coordinators can group participants with those of similar speeds. We run when it rains, but not when there is lightning or thunder!
You must arrive to be ready and start training promptly at 6:00 PM each session!
Registration & Fees
Registrants must be a HCS member!
The cost covers:
- The program fee covers:
- 8 weekly training sessions with experienced coaches
- Weekly communication with coaches
| Registration Dates | Price (Includes RSU processing fee) |
| 6/5 to 6/25 | $55 early bird |
| 6/26 to 7/16 | $65 |
| 7/17 to 8/6 | $75 |
Looking to register for the race itself? Click Here
Questions?
For more information, please email coordinators:
- Xuesong Wang: xuesong.wang@striders.net
- Faye Weaver: Faye.weaver@striders.net