ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On August 25th at 7:00 am, the Annapolis Striders held its Annual Ten Mile Run. This run marks the 49th annual run, but the tradition dates back to 1978.
The Annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run is run by the Annapolis Striders, a non-profit organization promoting mental health and physical exercise through running. Additionally, hundreds of volunteers came to help set up for the event.
Hundreds of runners and onlookers enjoyed the warm weather while racing to see who could achieve the fastest completion time. Athletes Serving Athletes also made an appearance in the form of 14 different teams.
According to the preliminary results, Clarke Otte completed the run with the highest speed, finishing at 52 minutes and 11 seconds. Ben Doiron came in second at 53:46, and Joe Reimann crossed the finish line third at 54:00. You can find the full preliminary results list here.
After the event concluded, the Annapolis Ten Mile Run Facebook page posted, “To everyone who took part in this morning’s 49th Annual Annapolis Ten Mile Run, whether as a runner, a volunteer, a spectator, or a musician (hi Rickshaw Lizard!), the Annapolis Striders thank you so much for making it such an amazing experience! ❤ This is an all-volunteer community event staged by runners for runners, and it’s an honor and a privilege to bring it to you year after year.”
In 2024, Runners had the chance to sprint through historic sections of Annapolis and cross the Severn River. If you’re interested in joining next year, then follow the Annapolis Ten Mile Run Facebook page for future updates.
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