29th
Run + Walk = Fun
April 11, 2026
10K 8:30AM, 5K/Walk 8:45AM
Leonardtown, MD
12
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Online Registration Closes on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4 PM

Online registration will close at Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4 PM to allow time to prepare our t-shirts and bibs for packet pickup on Friday.

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There are ③ ways to register

Children six and under free.

Register online and pay with a credit card.

Start a fundraising page and have others pledge toward your fundraising goal.

Download a paper registration form to return to the Hospice office.

Events

5K Run, 10K Run, Fun Walk. Something for everyone.

Course subject to change

Race Results


5K

5K Run

One loop through streets of historic Leonardtown, MD.

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55
10K

10K Run

One loop stretching around a rural, country road course.

Pricing
1/1/2026$50
2/1/2026$55
3/1/2026$60
4/11/2026$65
Walk

Fun Walk

One loop through streets of historic Leonardtown, MD

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55
DC

Defender's Cup

A 5K Run
Team Competition

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55

5K Run - 8:45AM

Results

One loop through the streets of beautiful and historic Leonardtown, MD.

Course subject to change

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55
5K Run Map
Run Start

5K Run Turn by Turn Directions

  • Leave Start on Leonard Hall Drive
  • Left on Hollywood Road
  • Right on Doctors Crossing Way
  • Right on Miss Bessie Drive
  • Right on Moakley Street
  • Follow to end to turnaround cone
  • Stay straight on Moakley until the next turnaround cone
  • Right on Miss Bessie Drive
  • Left on Doctors Crossing Way
  • Left on Hollywood Road
  • Right on Baldridge
  • Left on Leonard Hall Drive to Finish

10K Run - 8:30AM

Results

One loop stretching around rural, country road course.

Course subject to change

Pricing
1/1/2026$50
2/1/2026$55
3/1/2026$60
4/11/2026$65

Fun Walk - 8:45AM

One loop through the streets of beautiful and historic Leonardtown, MD.

Course subject to change

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55

Course Map

Walk Map
Walk Start

Walk Turn by Turn Directions

  • Leave Start on Leonard Hall Drive
  • Left on Hollywood Road
  • Continue Straight on Washington Street
  • Left on Courthouse Drive
  • Right on Camalier Drive
  • Left on Tudor Place
  • Left on Breton Bay Drive
  • Right on Camalier Drive
  • Right on Court House Drive
  • Left on Fenwick Street
  • Right on Washington Street
  • Continue Straight on Hollywood Road
  • Right on Baldridge
  • Left on Leonard Hall Drive to Finish

Defender's Cup

Results

A 5K Run Team Competition.

Pricing
1/1/2026$40
2/1/2026$45
3/1/2026$50
4/11/2026$55

Defender's Cup Trophy

Overview

A tribute to the men and women who work in support of our National Defense. A trophy sponsored by some of the Nations top Defense Contractors – companies that are committed to providing safety and security for our Troops and our Country in an unpredictable world.

Initially born out of appreciation of the Navy’s presence at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Southern Maryland- since its inauguration the Defender’s Cup competition has evolved into a popular and patriotic event competed for by both Military and Civilian teams from all over the region. The Defender’s Cup honors and commemorates the hard work, sacrifice and commitment of the men and women who Protect our Liberty, Guarantee our Freedom, and Safeguard our Future.

The winning Team will have their name and year engraved on a plate which is permanently attached to the trophy. In addition, the winning team is allowed to hold the trophy for one year.

Rules

This 5K Run Team Trophy competition is open to teams comprised of either Active/Retired and/or Reserve/National Guard Duty Military personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) Department of Defense (DoD) Civil Servants, Defense Contractor Employees and immediate family members who are amateur runners. CAC, military identification, proof of employment and proof of identity for immediate family members will be required for application.

Teams must designate a Captains/POC who should contact the Defender’s Cup Coordinator to register their team for the event.

All teams must have at least 4 participants and there must be (at least) 1 female member per team.

An organization may field multiple teams.

The winning team will be determined by the fastest mean time of the teams top four runners in the 5K run event (must include the female entrant’s time).


5K Run Turn by Turn Directions

  • Leave Start on Leonard Hall Drive
  • Left on Hollywood Road
  • Right on Doctors Crossing Way
  • Right on Miss Bessie Drive
  • Right on Moakley Street
  • Follow to end to turnaround cone
  • Stay straight on Moakley until the next turnaround cone
  • Right on Miss Bessie Drive
  • Left on Doctors Crossing Way
  • Left on Hollywood Road
  • Right on Baldridge
  • Left on Leonard Hall Drive to Finish

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sponsors

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About

A brief history of the Run & Fun Walk.


  • Our Humble Beginnings

    1st March 24, 1996

    Our Humble Beginnings

    The 1st Annual Maryland Day Run & Fun Walk was held on Sunday, March 24, 1996 at St. Mary's Ryken High School.

  • On The Move

    2nd March 22, 1997

    On The Move

    The Run & Fun Walk moves to it's current location at the Governmental Center in Leonardtown.

  • Maryland my Maryland

    3rd March 21, 1998

    Maryland my Maryland

    Third time's the charm.

  • Running like it's 1999

    4th March 28, 1999

    Running like it's 1999

    Maryland my Maryland again...

  • Crabby

    5th March 25, 2000

    Crabby

    No Y2K problems here. Held on Maryland Day.

  • Saturday Evening Post

    6th March 24, 2001

    Saturday Evening Post

    A new 10K run and a Norman Rockwell inspired logo for the 6th Annual Run & Fun Walk.

  • Our True Colors

    7th March 23, 2002

    Our True Colors

    2002 brought a patriotic theme as we remember the events of 9/11 and honor those who were lost.

  • Going The Distance

    8th March 29, 2003

    Going The Distance

    We never run alone.

  • Together

    9th March 27, 2004

    Together

    Running side by side.

  • A New Spring

    10th April 9, 2005

    A New Spring

    The Run & Fun Walk moves to April.

  • A Starfish is Born

    11th April 8, 2006

    A Starfish is Born

    The iconic Starfish logo makes its debut as the official brand of the Run & Fun Walk.

  • The Old Line State

    12th April 21, 2007

    The Old Line State

    Maryland flag inspired colors for this year's theme.

  • Lucky 13

    13th April 18, 2008

    Lucky 13

    Nothing but good luck for the 13th Annual Run & Fun Walk

  • Feeling Fit

    14th April 18, 2009

    Feeling Fit

    Working harder, getting stronger.

  • A Banner Year

    15th April 17, 2010

    A Banner Year

    Finish strong.

  • Golden Event

    16th April 16, 2011

    Golden Event

    The 16th was held on the 16th. We celebrated by hitting the road.

  • Love Is All You Need

    17th April 14, 2012

    Love Is All You Need

    A Beatles inspired theme from the Summer of Love.

  • Award Winning

    18th April 13, 2013

    Award Winning

    We thought we deserved a medal.

  • Carrying The Torch

    19th April 12, 2014

    Carrying The Torch

    Inspired by the Olympics we're going for the gold.

  • Hitting Our Stride

    20th April 11, 2015

    Hitting Our Stride

    Celebrating 20 years.

  • Viva Las Vegas

    21st April 9, 2016

    Viva Las Vegas

    We got lucky with the weather but that's how we roll.

  • Maryland Pride

    22nd April 8, 2017

    Maryland Pride

    Running for Maryland and St. Mary's County.

  • A Wharf with a View

    23rd April 14, 2018

    A Wharf with a View

    Celebrating Leonardtown's Scenic Waterfront

  • Solid Gold

    24th April 13, 2019

    Solid Gold

    That's Gold Jerry! Gold!

  • Silver At Last

    25th April 23, 2022

    Silver At Last

    Better late than never.

  • Moving Forward

    26th April 15, 2023

    Moving Forward

    Back on track.

  • Full speed ahead

    27th April 6, 2024

    Full speed ahead

    Return of the starfish.

  • All systems go...

    28th April 5, 2025

    All systems go...

    Getting better with age.

  • 29 and holding...

    29th April 11, 2026

    29 and holding...

    Join us on April 11th for the 29th Run & Fun Walk.

RunForHospice Logo

Join us for the 29th Run & Fun Walk for Hospice of St. Mary's, taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This event, which includes the following activities: 5K Run, 10K Run, and Fun Walk, has been a staple since its inception in 1996, thanks to the dedication of community volunteers. Over the years, it has expanded significantly, featuring the world-famous brunch, included in your registration.

All proceeds from this event go directly to support Hospice of St. Mary’s, a non-profit organization that offers hospice and bereavement services to the residents of St. Mary’s County and their families. When faced with the challenges of caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness, difficult decisions arise, including when to consider hospice care. Too often, individuals experience increased symptoms and frequent hospitalizations during declining health, detracting from their quality of life. Hospice offers a compassionate and less stressful alternative, enabling patients to live their remaining time as fully and comfortably as possible.

2025 In Memory Of

Memory Bib

Allison Kohut, Nannee Reynolds and Pop Alvey, Kenny Mueller, Margaret, Elmo, Scotty & Woody Bates, John Redding Sr., Avos, John Goewey, Helen Foster, JoeMike Weiland, Barbara Ann Hornbeak, Grandma Barbara, John Mohn, Lucy Leonard, John and Peggy Burke, Katherine Evans, Emory Eugene Giddens, Bill Franklin, Edward Mahoney, Eva Hall, James G. Abell, Gertrude Younkins, Barbara & Daryl Pilkerton, Betty Joyce Randolph, Andrew Rennie, Berry, Erma Jean, Bill Griffis, Mary Ann Bassford, Benjamin P Johnson, Iva Cain, Momma & Clara Morgan, Eddie Bailey, Jim Sanborn, Becky Davis, James & Norma Bell, Gary Thomas, Mary Ruth Bowles, Jessica Barry, Beverly McDowall, Bill & JoAnn McLellan, John Craze, Shirley Craze, Dorothy Brode, Charlotte Floyd, Frank and Barbara Nall, Carol Rocheteau, James Colson, Jecee Leighe Pratt, Mary Manney, Gordon Bonnel, Virginia Johnson, Helen Bennett, Malcolm and Barbara Goode, Franklin Hill, Bobby Goode, Sonny Bartz, Judge Michael J. Stamm, Aunt Patty, Henrietta Plum, Jerry Lake, Ronnie Evans, John Knott, Jerry Clemments, Mike Laney, Mom - Irene W. Womer, My mom - Jo Anne Kauffman, Robyn Jones, All Veterans, Mommom, Jesus, Judge Stamm, LaDonna Balk, Richard J Love, Randy Casto, Dennis Gibson, Ray Dean, Barbara Grubaugh - My mother, Pop Pop, Harold Quade, Rick Lilley, Jay McCleaf, Ron Williams, Pat Ceynar, Narica Primera, Opal Mendez and Joe Romano, Bob Clements, My mother, Maria Mireles Ferreira, Ethel Redmond, Janet O’Connor, Chuck Bryson, Connie Green, Amanda DeArmond, Bong Kook Im, Nan Tenaglia, Frances Duke, Donnie Poe Jr, Frank Bowen, Iva Cain, Larry Taylor, Kathryn Peters, J. L. Mattingly, Russ Dreher, My sister, Mary Windsor, Hazel Thomas, Polly Abell, Rita Abell, Grandparents, Ronald Klasmeyer Sr., Letha Creech, Ronnie Evans, Jecee Pratt, Buddy Greene, Phillip Brinkley, Elizabeth Lucier, Jugal Ranganathan, Gazella Beveridge, Jon Shaw Lore, Pops, Johnny, Dot & Ken Cheseldine, Rob Glendinning, Piggy Joy, Josef Pudzisz, Harvey McElhenny, Michael Stamm, George Wallace Lathroum Sr., James Concannon, Annette Quigg, Ondras and Nelson Family and friends, Frank Bonnevier, Robin and Alan, Helen Anthony, Florence Friend, Big Nanny, Rita Younger, Barbara Grubaugh, Charlie Howard, Frances Patterson, My Mom, Jean Burns, Peggy Bell, Arnold Skinner (grandpa), Patsy Bailey, James A King, Patty West, Jean West, Nellie Harrison, Harvey Stauffer, Pop Chapman, Robert Buttrick, Margaret Clapp, Jeffrey Woodward, Jerry Jackson, Sharon Weiner, Judy Morazes, Grandpop VC, Rainey Voellinger, Mary Clifton, Peggy Barickman, James "Pop" Colson, Tommy Johnson, Mary Ann & Rholand Hayden, Mary Mattingly Adams, Jerry Thomas, Ada Ammann, Aunt Mamie Walter & Grandma Trudy Monroe, Aggie Burroughs, Robert Richardson, Jessie Ray, Virgina J. Wilson, Eleanor Haupt, Robin Dunsmoor, Thomas Baranowski, Brenna brooks, John Savich, Pat Riegel, Linda Dinella, David Johnson, Charles Toothacker, William Joseph Price, Barbara Shepherd Capulli, Joseph Benjamin Baker Sr., Doreen McKean, Donna Norris, Jo Ann Jenkins, Gerald Thomas, Annie Lucille Wright, Magda, William Wagoner, Ann Hall, Alejandro Siron and Anastacia Siron, Mike Gerek, Tom Knowlton, Mary Norris, Shirley Suite, Robert Boles Sr., Perry Fuchs, Alan Snode, Shirley Willett, Joe Hogan, Opal Mendez, Winnie Lanehart, Sofie Turbush, John Duley, Sofia Turbush, Guillermina Pineda, BJ Waldron, Ben Hall, Donald Howard, Eugene Moats, Rex Dalrymple, James A. Danko, Gene Monday, Jacob and Pat Lorence, Naugle Dare, Nana and PopPop, My Father, Chester Pile, George Bowles, Marlene Crute, Michele Delpilar, Piggy Joy, Debbie Schoenbauer, Betty &George Tennis, Harold Pevey, Barbara Pevey, Louise Linden, Ruth Wheeler, Willy Grusholt, Jr., William Marvin Carr, Maryjane Beamer, Franklin Hill, Bobbie Goode, Sonny Bartz, Elsa, Mom, Dad and Sam, Mike Stamm, Jack Couper, Piggy Joy, Jozef Pudzisz, Arlene Walko, Keister/Barickman, Susan Evans, Ruth Miley, Tori Calabrese, Charlene Zurkan, Glenn Jones, Shawn Hoflich, Marian D. Holley, Bill Griffis, Jameson Miller, John Blake, Bruno Quiros, William A. DeLorme, MaryAnn Fischer, Kaci Myers, Edward Windsor Healy, Lois Menard, Jo Anne Kauffman, Judge Michael Stamm, Bill & Millie Durkin, Sharon Weiner and Evelyn Urich, Corrine Peeling, Ceci Hoffman, Marry Ruth Bowles, Kayla Leann Hanson, Jerry "Hal" Norris, Dallas P. Dean, David and Joan wilson, Wesley Eckman, Matthew Frey, William D Lees, Jean Kerkman, Arnold Skinner (Grandpa), Paul Bellino, Dail Rondeau, Joe Gillis, My Mom, Beverly Lewis, Dot Guy, Sylvia Gainey, Len Rajkowski, Catherine Briscoe, Shelly Ward, Dan Davis, My grandmother, Mike Carroll, Barbara Morris, James Aubrey Mattingly Sr. & Grace Wathen Mattingly, Emily Hasse, Allison Marie Kohut, Mildred Weaver, Jack Pohlmeier, Kiyoka Matsuda Cyrus, Mary Ellen Gaffney, Sophie, Mom, Tommy Breslin, Kathy Breslin Easom, Fred Breslin, The Honorable Michael J Stamm, Ellen Meyer, Barbara Guffey, Don Conlon, David, Leo, Frances, Virginia, Don, Janie, William "Bill" Griffis, Andrew Cujdik, William Carr, Marie Moyer, Allie Raley, Benjamin Johnson, Barbara V. Pevey, Maria Antonia Martinez, Barbara Capulli, Dorothy and Jerry Mudge, Wallace Clifton, Shirley Jean, Marylin Kelly, James L Hamilton, Sr, Jimmy Edwards, Jim Edwards, Honey Edwards, E.C. Overstreet, Ed Dishman, Francis Shepherd, Ruth Riggins, Helen McAllister, Claire Glasgow, Amber and Harvey Moore, Mom and Dad, Alan Wible, Diane Trossbach, Judy Toole, Mom/Dad, Bobby Lacey, Cindy Cook, James Gibson, Karyl Beveridge, James William Anderson, Joe Gillis, Dail Rondeau, Milton & Althea Louden, Linda Hammett, Joe Romano, Brenda Funk, Sharon Riley, David & Eunice Kelly, Mikey Sotiropoulos, Jack McAllister, My dad, Brady Gargan, Mike Laney, Francis D. Tolson, Sherry Rubin, Linda Marie Baker, Family and friends, John P. Bystrowski, Mr. & Mrs. Abell, Francis Bohanon, Kathleen Bonewitz, Florence Whitten, Henry Madjeski, Daniel Kaufmann, Francis Norris Shepherd, William Carr Sr., Mickey Norris Cleo sparks, Johanna Cohen and Steve Cohen, Lois Abell, Lois Abell, Diane Dixon, Marlene Norris, Gaynelle Blaine, Grandpa Leo, Grandma Frances, Aunt Janie, Grandma Ginger, and Dad, Walter Gribben, Boyce Cheatwood, Jason Bush, Dickie Mattingly, The Freeman Boys, Johnny Williams, Thomas Merryman, Michael Deasel, Steven Michael King, Sandy Stayrook, Laura Latham, Georgina Torres, Joan Terry, My Dad (Joe Potanka), Mary and James Vaughn, Johanna Toole, Mikey, Margaret Cooper, Joe Potanka, Karen Stager, Carolyn Chase, Linda Singleton, John Blake, Angela “BooBoo” Long, Linda Buckler, Leo Navarra, Christina Kershaw, Trevor Pitman, Bobbie Goode, Franklin Hill, Carol Morgan, Donna Rollo, Bruce Caracaus, Dave & Joan Wilson, Charles Warwick, William & Ann Cody, Denise Jewell, Catherine Louise Quade, Mary Ruth & Ralph Bowles, Beverly Mocknis, Cheryl Eiler, Sam Spalding, Sr., Teresa Spalding, Sam Spalding, Jr., Marian Renee Clark, Larry Maki, Troy Johnson, William Griffis, Steve Fogarty, Theresa Granata, Malcolm & Barbara Goode, Wayland Hood, Martha Fischer, Mary Bohanan, Sandy Pirner, Jo Anne Kauffman aka Gma, 

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