Annapolis Striders John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run

Race Overview

[Note: The following race details are tentative and subject to change. Registration will open once all details & permissions are confirmed!]

Come out to Severna Park High School 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!

Honoring John Wall

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.

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

• Online Registration: Available through Wednesday, June 24th, 2026.
• Race Day Registration: 6:45 to 7:45 AM at the Severna Park High School track.
• 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.
• Already Registered: If you signed up for the full 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series or the Annapolis Striders Shorter Races Bundle, you are already registered for the Wall Mile.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

• No Refunds: There are no refunds or transfers for this race.
• Cancellation: May occur due to extreme weather or unsafe conditions.

Course Information

Four laps of the 400 meter Severna Park 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: For runners aged 10 or younger starting at 8:00 AM.
• Adult & Older Kids Heats: Conducted based on estimated finish time, from slower to faster.
• Gather at Start: Runners should be present and ready to run when their time range is called.

Timing

This event is chip-timed by Maryland Timing. Please pick up your timing chip prior to the event and attach it to the top of your shoe before your heat. Preliminary & final results will be published on RunSignup and on the Maryland Timing website.

Race Rules

No headphones/earbuds/speakers, baby joggers/strollers, other wheeled conveyances, or animals 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).
• Top two males & females in mostly five-year age groups with no duplication of awards.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you’d like to help out on race morning, please contact JohnWallMile@:annapolisstriders.org. Volunteers can participate in the race as well!

More Information

For additional details about the race, visit the official race page.