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, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the beautiful Chesapeake Beach, Calvert. This exciting event invites participants to run or walk a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) along the picturesque Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk. It's a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community and raise awareness about mental health and substance use disorders.
The best part? Participation is completely free, but registration is required and closes on May 1, 2026. After the race, don’t miss the "Be Kind to your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field, featuring giveaways, games, local resources, food, and plenty of fun for all ages! Let’s unite to shatter the stigma and promote kindness toward mental health in our community!
The best part? Participation is completely free, but registration is required and closes on May 1, 2026. After the race, don’t miss the "Be Kind to your Mind" health fair at Kellams Field, featuring giveaways, games, local resources, food, and plenty of fun for all ages! Let’s unite to shatter the stigma and promote kindness toward mental health 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. (registration closes May 1, 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. (registration closes May 1, 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 JAN 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 100 registrants. After the first 100 registrations, remaining t-shirts & meal tickets will be first come , first serve.
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3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, 20732, MD, United States
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