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February 2020
The Hike 2020 Edition
Want to hike, but don't want to do it alone? Want to meet new people in the area? If so, come join me for a hike at Annapolis Rock! About this Event Location: Annapolis Rock Address: 11175 Baltimore National Pike, Myersville, MD 21773 Date: February 29, 2020 Time: 11am-2:00pm For more information: email masheka.thomas@yahoo.com or call 240-245-0584
Find out more »March 2020
St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest
Join the Washington County Recreation and Fitness Department and the City of Hagerstown in supporting the Washington County Community Free Clinic on March 14th at the Saint Patrick's Day Run Fest. The Saint Patrick's Day Run Fest is a Fitness Event Extravaganza, for all ages, in honor of Dan McDougal, M.D. The event consists of five running events: the Clover Kid's Run, the One Mile Shamwalk, a 5K Run, an 8K Run, and a Half Marathon. The St. Patrick's Day…
Find out more »Walk in the Woods: Shepherdstown C&O Canal
Details: March 28, 20202, 2:00-4:00pm Meet at Ferry Hill Plantation Visitor Center, 16500 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Join Shepherdstown area arborist and forest therapy guide, Shawn Walker, to learn about trees along the C&O Canal. We will encounter upland communities as well as trees along the edge of the Potomac and discuss approaches to identifying these trees as they transition from winter to spring. We will also discuss the importance of the Potomac River and what we all can…
Find out more »April 2020
Rock the Run 5k Pirates vs Princess
We're returning to Fairgrounds Park on April 25th, 2020 for our 6th annual Rock the Run 5K and we hope to see even more pirates, princesses, mermaids, and knights! Our Rock the Run 5K started in 2015 as a way to not only celebrate the 60th Diamond Anniversary of The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission but also as a way to bring the community together to help raise support and awareness for the homeless and hungry in our community.…
Find out more »May 2020
2020 Global 6k for Water
6 Kilometers is the average distance people in the developing world walk for water - water that is often contaminated with life-threatening diseases. On Saturday, May 16th, thousands of people from around the globe will walk or run 6K to bring life-changing clean water to communities in need. Each participant's $50 registration fee provides life-changing clean water for one person, so when you participate in the Global 6K you take that distance away from people in need. DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2020 TIME: 9:00 AM, please arrive…
Find out more »Ride of Silence
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Hello and Welcome to the Ride of Silence in the Hagerstown, Maryland area! The event will be held on Wednesday May 20th, 2020 at 7:00 PM at The Hagerstown Fairgrounds. Gathering in the northeast parking lot. Just look for the gathering of cyclist. We will be riding on city streets escorted by local police department. Children are…
Find out more »June 2020
2020 HARC Hike
2020 Event details: Date: Saturday, June 6 Location: C&O Canal Towpath Distances: 4K (2.5 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), or half marathon (13.1 miles) Cost: Individuals $40 (4K), $50 (10K) or $60 (HM); Families $65 (4K), $85 (10K) or $105 (HM). $10 discount for registration by May 17. Check-in times: 7 a.m. (half marathon), 9 am (10K), 10:30 am (4K) Check-in location: Shepherd’s Springs Retreat Center, 16869 Taylors Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 All hikes conclude at Shepherd’s Spring Start points on C&O:…
Find out more »August 2020
4th Annual Peach Festival 5K
The 4th Annual Peach Festival 5K Run/Walk will be Sunday Aug 9th. The course will start and finish in the Ruritan Park. To registration by mail click on the race application link and download the form. To register online go to Packets can be picked up Friday Evening 4-8, Saturday 9-5 or Sunday morning 6:30- 7:30 AM Course Outline The course starts and ends in the Ruritan Park. The course runs along the shoulder of roads and then loops thru…
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