Dog Days 8K Cross Country Run

Arnold, United States • 2 Aug 2026

Dog Days 8K Cross Country Run

The Dog Days 8K Cross Country Run is scheduled for August 2, 2026 at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD. The event features a single race distance of 8K on the campus cross country trail. It is the fifth leg of the Annapolis Striders Championship series and part of the Maryland/DC RRCA Grand Prix Series.

Pre-registration is available online through July 29, 2026; registration opens May 21. Pre-registration fees are $10 for Annapolis Striders members and $15 for non-members. Race day registration is listed at $25 for both members and non-members. If a participant is already registered for the 2026 Annapolis Striders Championship Series, separate race registration is not required.

The venue address is Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold MD 21012. Campus directions note the college entrances and that parking is in Lot D, the first right. Bib pickup and race day registration are located in Lot M on the third base side of the baseball field. An awards ceremony is planned for 9:30 am with prizes for top overall finishers, one masters, three in the 19-and-under category, and three in each ten-year age group for men and women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A summer cross-country series with four races, three confirmed at local high schools. Online pre-registration is free and a $5 cash fee is collected on race day.

A timed six-hour endurance event at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis with solo and three-person relay formats. The course is about 4.25 miles per loop, with aid stations on the route and awards by overall and age-group distance.

A trail race in Elkridge, MD on Aug 15, 2026 offering 25K and 50K options on rolling single track with river crossings. Aid stations provide water and real food and the finish area includes food, beer, and shelter.

A 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park on October 18, 2026, with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and a faster finish. The event is donation based and offers on site registration.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.