9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the picturesque Chesapeake Beach, Calvert! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all levels to participate in a 5K (3.1 miles) along the scenic Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk. It's a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and raise awareness for mental health and substance use disorders.
Registration is free, but be sure to sign up by April 30, 2026, if you want a timed bib! In addition to the race, don't miss the exciting "Be Kind to Your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field. Enjoy giveaways, games, local resources, delicious food, and plenty of fun activities for everyone. Let's unite to shatter the stigma and promote mental wellness in our community!
Registration is free, but be sure to sign up by April 30, 2026, if you want a timed bib! In addition to the race, don't miss the exciting "Be Kind to Your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field. Enjoy giveaways, games, local resources, delicious food, and plenty of fun activities for everyone. Let's unite to shatter the stigma and promote mental wellness in our community!
Organiser's Description
Calvert County's Health Department Presents The 9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K run/walk!
EVENT IS FREE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR A TIMED BIB. (registration closes April 30, 2026)
Participants will run/walk 5K (3.1 miles) the Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk to bring awareness to help shatter the stigma against substance use and mental health disorders. In addition to the race, there will be a "Be Kind to your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field with giveaways, games, local resources, food, and fun!
Let's bring the community together to raise awareness and help shatter the stigma!
EVENT IS FREE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR A TIMED BIB. (registration closes April 30, 2026)
Participants will run/walk 5K (3.1 miles) the Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk to bring awareness to help shatter the stigma against substance use and mental health disorders. In addition to the race, there will be a "Be Kind to your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field with giveaways, games, local resources, food, and fun!
Let's bring the community together to raise awareness and help shatter the stigma!
Races
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9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 FEB 26Come run/walk for a cause! Let us come together as a community to break the stigma against mental health and substance use disorders! There will be free t-shirts, giveaways, resources, food, and fun! T-shirts and meal tickets are guaranteed to the first 50 registrants. After the first 50 registrations, remaining t-shirts & meal tickets will be first come , first serve. Please note by registering you grant permission to all the foregoing to use your name, voice, and images of you in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
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3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, 20732, MD, United States
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