Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run
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Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run
The Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run is a fundraising event organized by the St. Katherine Drexel Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. It is held early October around the feast of St. Vincent de Paul and directs 100 percent of proceeds to support Calvert County residents in need. The event seeks to raise funds for local families and has an annual fundraising target mentioned as $18,000. The conference reports assisting approximately 600 individuals and families each year, and notes that about $450 can cover urgent needs such as preventing eviction, keeping utilities connected, or providing emergency food.
The event takes place at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown, Maryland. The main race is a professionally timed 5K on a fast, mostly flat course that runs through parkland and wooded trails. A children’s Kiddy-K is offered for ages 10 and under.
- 5K professionally timed course
- Kiddy-K for children ages 10 and under
Awards are presented to the overall top male and female finishers and to the top male and female finishers in each age division. Event-day activities for participants and spectators include kids’ games and activities, appearances by the local fire department, door prizes, raffle items including a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and family-friendly entertainment. Entry fees vary by age and early registration includes a T-shirt; registration fees may be waived for participants who raise at least $150 in sponsorships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
