Shatter the Stigma 5K

MAY

9

2026

Run or walk the scenic Chesapeake Beach boardwalk at the 9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K and join the Be Kind to Your Mind health fair. Free entry, family friendly, and raising awareness for mental health and substance use stigma.

Sat 9 May 2026

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K is presented by Calvert County's Health Department in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The event on May 9, 2026, combines a community 5K run/walk with a health fair. The run/walk uses the Chesapeake Beach Railroad boardwalk and aims to raise awareness about stigma related to substance use and mental health disorders.

Activities and details

The main distance is 5K (3.1 miles) on the boardwalk. A "Be Kind to Your Mind" health fair at Kellam’s Field will run alongside the event and will include giveaways, games, local resources, and food.

Entry to the event is free. Registration is required to receive a timed bib; registration opens January 1, 2026 and closes April 30, 2026. The listed event location is 3825 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk