Annapolis Striders John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Come out to Severna Park High School (location tentative) and see how fast you can cover the classic 5,280-foot distance! The 43rd annual John Wall Memorial One Mile Track Run, the fourth event in our 2025 Annapolis Striders Championship Series, takes place on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, 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!

👤 About 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 25th, 2025.
• Race day registration: 6:45 to 7:45 AM at the Severna Park High School track.
• Payment: Checks payable to “Annapolis Striders, Inc.”

💵 Entry Fees

• Annapolis Striders members: $10 online by June 25th, $25 race day.
• Non-members: $15 online by June 25th, $25 race day.
• Note: If you signed up for the full 2025 Annapolis Striders Championship Series or the new Annapolis Striders Shorter Races Bundle, you are already registered for the Wall Mile.

🚫 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 Details

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

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. A time range will be announced prior to each heat, and runners whose estimated finish times fall within that range should gather at the start. The time range may be adjusted if it appears the heat will have too many or too few participants.

⏱️ 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. After your heat, don’t forget to remove the chip and return it.

⚠️ 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), and top two males &: females in mostly five-year age groups. No duplication of awards (i.e. overall &: Masters do not also get age group awards). Award categories may be adjusted based on participation.

🤝 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!