Annapolis Striders John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run

Race Overview

Come out to Annapolis High School (new location this year!) and see how fast you can cover the classic 5,280-foot distance! The 45th annual John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run, the fourth event in our 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series, takes place on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, starting with a youth heat at 8:00 AM and continuing with mixed heats based on estimated finish time, with the fastest folks running in the final heat. Runners of all ages & abilities are welcome to participate!

Event Honoree

The Wall Mile is named in honor of John Edward Wall, an accomplished track athlete, Navy veteran, and Striders member whose grandson Dave was a longtime race director of this event. John Wall passed away in 1987 at age 74, and this event was renamed for him in 1988.

Location Note

(Location note: We had intended to hold this year's race at Severna Park High School again, but we learned in early April that the SPHS track is being resurfaced after the school year ends, thus requiring us to relocate to Annapolis High School.)

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

• Online Registration: Available through Wednesday, June 24th, 2026.
• Race Day Registration: Packet pick-up will take place from 6:45 to 7:45 AM at the Annapolis High School track.
• Payment: Checks payable to “Annapolis Striders, Inc.”

Entry Fees

• Annapolis Striders members: $10 online by June 24th, $25 race day.
• Non-members: $15 online by June 24th, $25 race day.
• Note: If you signed up for the full 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series or the Annapolis Striders Shorter Races Bundle at the beginning of the year, you are already registered for the Wall Mile and do NOT need to register again.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds or transfers for this race. In the event of extreme temperature/humidity, severe weather, or other potentially unsafe conditions, the event may be cancelled at the discretion of the Annapolis Striders and/or Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Course

Four laps of the 400-meter Annapolis High School track plus an additional 9.344 meters (30 feet 7.874 inches). (One mile is exactly 1,609.344 meters.)

Heats

• Youth Heat: The event will begin with a heat for youth runners aged 10 or younger starting at 8:00 AM.
• Subsequent Heats: For adults & kids over 10 will be conducted based on estimated finish time, from slower to faster.
• Participant Awareness: Please try to run in a heat appropriate to your speed so that we can minimize lapping & passing.

Timing

This event is chip-timed by Maryland Timing. Please pick up your timing chip prior to the event and be sure to attach it to the top of your shoe (parallel to the ground) prior to your heat.

Race Rules

No headphones/earbuds/speakers, baby joggers/strollers, other wheeled conveyances, or animal accompaniment will be allowed during the event. Please stay aware of your fellow participants, pass on the right (outside), and avoid sudden stops or lateral movement.

Awards

Following the final heat, awards will be handed out for first place male & female overall, first place male & female Masters (40 & over), and top two males & females in mostly five-year age groups. (10 & under, 11-14, five year groups from 15-19 up to 75-79, and 80+.) No duplication of awards (i.e. overall & Masters do not also get age group awards).

Volunteer

If you’d like to help out on race morning, please contact JohnWallMile@annapolisstriders.org. Volunteers are able to both volunteer and participate in this race!

Event Link

For more information about the race, visit the official link: John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run.