Snowflake Series 2026

Points can be tracked on the Snowflake Tracker here

January

Jan 1 — New Years Day 5 Miler Results

Jan 4th – Perk Up Run Results

Jan 11th Nobles Mill

Jan 18th – Get Schooled (Canceled due to weather)

Jan 25th Club Challenge Tune Up

Feb

Feb 1st Forrest’s Forest

Feb 8 – Utz Cupid Run

Feb 15th – Be my Hill-entine

2026 MD-DC RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge Results – Howard County Striders

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Snowflake Requirements:

  • Participants must be a paid member to accumulate points.
  • Club members must earn a total of 10 points with at least 2 volunteer points and 1 Plog.
  • Members can earn participation points by completing a Snowflake Run
  • Members can earn volunteer points at Snowflake Series approved volunteer opportunities and emailing hcrcraceseries@runharford.com after the event
  • Points will be awarded after submitting your results via the QR code or link online prior to 10 am Monday morning
  • Points can be tracked on the Snowflake Tracker here

Virtual Runs

  • A maximum of 4 runs may be run virtually.  (Please note if the Board cancels a run due to inclement weather and the slated is run is made virtual, this does not count towards the 4 run max.  In other words, the NYD run that was ran virtual for all is not part of the 4 virtual run limit)
  • Participants must run the specified course in a single run before 12 NOON on either Saturday or Sunday (unless otherwise noted)
  • Virtual participants must provide to a screenshot to hcrcraceseries@runharford.com confirming the completion of their run

Plogging

Plogging comes from combining, “plocka” in Swedish “to pick up” and jogging. Get fit and at the same time clean up; it burns more calories than conventional jogging and is much more rewarding. Caring about your environment and community begins with looking after the area around you! Learn more: https://www.goplogging.org/welcome

  • Run/Jog your favorite 5k route and pick up trash along that route.
  • Keep your GPS tracker on so we can see where you cleaned and submit a screenshot of your tracker along with the trash you picked up to hcrcraceseries@runharford.com
  • Share your plogging adventure on social media with hashtags #goplogging #ploggingHCRC
  • Complete any day during the series before EOD March 31st.
  • Note: Cannot be combined with a scheduled Snowflake Series run.

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Please Note: The Snowflake Coordinator is the only authority to designate Snowflake runs and volunteer events

HCRC offers a number of group runs, including weekly races, trail runs and track workouts. Hope to see you there!

  • Night Trail Runs: Group trail runs are held every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM from various locations each week. To join the group please email trailruns@runharford.com.
  • Pub Runs: Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM we run from Independent Brewing Company in Bel Air and enjoy discounted beer after.
  • Track Workouts: Track workouts are held every Thursday at 6:00 PM from May through October.
  • Long Distance Runs: Various groups gather to do longer runs on Saturdays. Ask us about them!
  • Races: Sundays at 8:00am (some Saturdays too). Check our schedule under Events for details on upcoming HCRC races and other premium events. Come to race or to enjoy a scenic morning run with fellow members. If you’d like to host a run, fill out a request form and get on our calendar!