Washington County Pathfinder

2018 Hagerstown Out of the Darkness Walk
2018-10-13 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for the 6th annual Hagerstown Out of the Darkness Walk, taking place on Saturday, October 13th at City Park in Hagerstown.
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10 to 35 in Maryland and every suicide affects at least 100 people in our community. However, suicide is preventable. With your support, we’ll be one step closer to achieving our bold goal of reducing the suicide rate 20% by 2025.
Funds raised from The Out of the Darkness Walks allow us to fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Monster Dash 5k & 1k Trick or Treat Trail
2018-10-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Marty Snook Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
In partnership with Racine MultiSports, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County, MD, Inc. (BBBS) is hosting the Monster Dash 5K & 1K Trick-or-Treat Trail to raise funds for mentoring kids in our community. The mission of BBBS is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Your participation in our event directly supports our mission! Please join us on Saturday, October 13 at Marty Snook Memorial Park in Hagerstown. Participation is open to all ages!
This is a SUPER fun, SPOOKTACULAR family event as runners challenge themselves and support the strong, trusting one-to-one friendships BBBS is helping to create. All proceeds are used locally to brighten the future of children in neighborhoods and communities throughout Washington County.
Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged (cannot interfere with other runners), and there will be prizes awarded to the top 5K winners and best costumes. T-shirts are guaranteed until September 30, so register early to ensure you receive one. Participants will also receive a Monster Dash 5K & 1K Trick-or-Treat Trail race bib as a memento!
New this year is the 1K Trick-or-Treat Trail! People of all ages are invited to run or walk the 1K, trick-or-treat and enjoy the other fun activities planned along the way. The top three finishers will receive ribbons.
The event will take place at Marty Snook Memorial Park (17901 Halfway Blvd., Hagerstown).
Click here for more information.

Walk Maryland Day
2018-10-10 12:00 - 12:30 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, 36 W Antietam St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come take a walk on the Hagerstown Cultural Tail at lunch time! The walk starts at noon at the Antietam St. trail entrance. All participants will receive a miniature Maryland flag! The walk will take about 30 minutes.
Walk Maryland Day Flyer

View the route here

Walking for Wellness
2018-10-10 09:00 - 12:00 | South Mountain State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD, 2171, United States
Do you like to walk but do not have walking partners? Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing? Then these programs are for you! These hikes are designed to introduce new hikers to the physical and mental benefits of hiking and enjoyment of nature. Join us in a series of Appalachian Trail day hikes. We will walk to our destination using a leisurely pace, and after resting and enjoying the wonderful views, we will walk back to our departure site. 9 a.m. to noon.Hikes range from 3.7 to 6.0 miles round trip.
Bring snacks/lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and wear comfortable walking shoes.
10/10
From High Rock to Raven Rock Hollow (MD rt. 491)
5.6 miles round trip
10/24
From US alt Route 40 A.T. parking lot (South Mountain inn) to Rocky Run Shelter
4.0 miles round trip
For further information, please call 301-791-4767 or e-mail steve.robertson@maryland.govEvent CostfreeEmailcecilia.melton@maryland.govPhone1-301-791-4767

Walk with Ease
2018-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds Park, 532 North Cannon Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Free program meets three times a week to encourage, support, and facilitate walking with ease for those in need of low-impact movement routine and encouragement. This program is supported by Arthritis Foundation, and provided by Meritus Medical Center, free. Meets in the Fit Room at Fairgrounds Park, 532 North Cannon Avenue, Hagerstown. 301-793-8577 x 170 for more info. https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fitforyou
Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2pm-3pm
Oct. 8- Nov. 15, 2018

Bike for Disabled Vets
2018-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Maryland Rail Trail, Fort Frederick State Park 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD, 21711, United States
Welcome to our 1st Annual Bike for Disabled Vets Fundraiser
Help us raise money to provide disabled vets and their family members sporting opportunities that will help them heal. All services for disabled vets and their family members are free. In the winter we provide skiing and snowboarding and in the summer we provide waterskiing and cycling.
Visit bikefordisabledvets.org to learn more.

Bike Your Park - C&O Canal - Hancock
2018-09-29 09:30 - 12:00 | MD
Ride with a ranger on the C&O Canal towpath, which is packed dirt and small gravel. The public is invited! Fat tire and hybrid bikes recommended. Rain or shine. Suitable for beginners who can ride 16-miles, the towpath is fairly flat and the ride will be entirely off-road and away from motor vehicle traffic. Ride will start at the C&O Canal Little Tonoloway parking area at 9:30 am, Saturday, Sept. 29. If you would like to learn more about the Park before the ride, visit www.nps.gov/choh/

Mileage: 16

2018 Color Splash 5K Fun Run/Walk
2018-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
HEAL’s Color Splash 5K Run/Walk is a unique family event where participants get “splashed” with an array of powder colors through the course. This “fun run” is geared towards all fitness levels. There will be a clock but no timing chips. There will be several different waves starting a few minutes apart.
After the race, enjoy healthy snacks and mingle with our sponsors in our After Party area.
IMPORTANT PARTICIPANT INFO:
Registration Cost:

Donate at least $25 during Washington County Gives on May 1st and receive a free promo code!
$30 from May 7th to September 8.
$40 from September 9 to September 28.

Online registration will close at noon on Friday, September 28th. Email shelbyd@ymcahagerstown.org for more information about family and group discounts.
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Walk with a Cop
2018-09-14 17:30 - 18:00 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, 36 W Antietam St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join the Washington County Health Department and the Hagerstown Police Department for a walk on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail
Talk with a Hagerstown police officer and learn about safety in Hagerstown
Friday September 14, 2018
5:30 PM
Meet on the steps of the District Courthouse
36 West Antietam Street
View flyer

HARC Hike
2018-09-08 | Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Retreat Center, 16869 Taylors Landing Road, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782, United States
Proceeds benefit HARC & Micah’s Backpack
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Hike distances: 4K (2.5 miles),10K (6.2 miles), orHalf marathon (13.1 miles)
Check in: 7 am, 9 am or 10:30 am depending on hike distance
Beautiful setting, walk/run, music, food and fun!
HARC Hike for Hunger & Hope is a non-competitive fundraising event open to all ages. This fully supported hike on the beautiful C&O Canal towpath. You can look forward to snacks, water & Gatorade refills along the way. All hikes will be along the C&O Canal in Maryland and will end at the beautiful Shepherd Springs Retreat Center with a very short hike through the woods. All hikes will end at our “Celebration” pavilion where participants can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch and friendships.
This year’s hike will include two levels of “photo scavenger hunt,” one for younger children to give them a fun activity while enjoying the outdoors, and the other for older youths and adults with prizes for the winners.
All hike groups are fully supported with “sweepers” to ensure everyone makes it back safely.
We will all meet at Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Retreat Center and you will be driven to your start point. Start points on C&O Canal towpath are Taylor’s Landing, Snyder’s Landing, and Antietam Aqueduct. Walk or run back to Shepherd’s Spring while enjoying water & Gatorade refills and snacks along the way. Children can participate in a nature scavenger hunt or photo scavenger hunt. Youth teams are eligible to compete in the photo scavenger hunt challenge. Following your hike, enjoy a picnic, music, and fellowship.

Washington Goes Purple joins Walk with a Cop
2018-08-31 17:30 - 18:00 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, Hagerstown Cultural Trail W. Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Click here to see the event on Facebook
Walk on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail with a cop! The walk will end at the Washington Goes Purple Kickoff at City Park.
Washington Goes Purple joins Walk with A Cop flyer
Come ready to:
1. Learn information about substance use and what to do if you witness an overdose from a Hagerstown Police officer.
2. Learn about the safety in the city of Hagerstown.
3. Learn what you should do to keep yourself safe if you want to take a walk in downtown Hagerstown.
4. Enjoy an evening stroll that supports your community!
Where: The walk will start at the corner of West Baltimore and Hood Street on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail (near the Mural of Unusual Size). We will walk to City Park for a candlelight vigil to shine a light on the opioid crisis happening in Washington County.
When: Friday, August 31, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM
Who: Bring your friends and family!
Make sure to wear purple!

Walking Movement Leader Training
2018-08-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
View the flyer
WALKING MOVEMENT LEADER TRAINING
Do you enjoy walking, connecting to your neighbors, learning about your community?
Do you have a passion such as art, music, fitness, history, food, etc. and are interested in learning how to shape your passion into a connection-focused walking experience to share with your community?
Join our FREE life@3mph movement by attending this training opportunity!
Become a Walking Movement Leader and learn how to facilitate walks, reach the community, and enjoy the many benefits of moving by foot. Please register and attend a walk event in your area!
Tuesday, August 28th 5:30-8:30 PM
Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health Services
925 North Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21742
For more information & to RSVP go to one of the following:
Web: Walk2Connect.com/WalkMaryland
Facebook: @WalkMaryland
Email: Ana@walk2connect.com

Coffee Walk and Talk Walk
2018-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Fill up your coffee mug and taste some french pastries with us. We will walk to Safron Bakery, fill our mugs, get some pastries (participants will receive 10% discount at the bakery) and back.
See the flyer
RSVP at walk2connect.com/walkmaryland

Cultural Trail Exploration Walk
2018-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, Hagerstown Cultural Trail W. Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Wander along the Cultural Trail with us as we explore our community. Monday 8/27 at 5pm.
See the flyer
RSVP at walk2connect.com/walkmaryland

Walk to School Safely Walk
2018-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Bester Community of Hope, 370 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Get ready for back to school by walking to Bester Elementary! Monday the 27th at 2pm.
See the flyer
RSVP at walk2connect.com/walkmaryland

Senior Steppers Walk
2018-08-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Washington County Commission on Aging, 535 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join in for a gentle morning walk at the Washington County Commission on Aging. Come out & share your story as we stroll around the senior center. This is a community walk to get to know you & your neighbors a bit better. This will be a relaxed walk so everybody is welcome. So please, grab a buddy, neighbor or family & join the walk together! Monday the 27th at 9:30am.
See the flyer
Please RSVP at walk2connect.com/walkmaryland

Dash N' Splash Fun Run
2018-08-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, Hagerstown Cultural Trail W. Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Dash your way on this 1-mile fun run/walk on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail! Keep cool with a splash from different water stations along the way! Program proceeds will help support future Parks & Recreation programs and community events for The City of Hagerstown.
Ticket Prices
Dash N Splash –
Ticket includes fun run, one VIP slide, runner’s bag $15
Run & Slide

Unlimited Dash N’ Splash Family 4-pack – includes fun run, unlimited slides for 4 people and runner’s bag – $60
Unlimited Dash N’ Splash – includes fun run, unlimited slides for 1 person and runner’s bag – $35

Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for volunteers to help in several areas throughout the day. If you are interested in helping out that day, please call Kim Tagg at 301-791-7091 or visit our online registration page: Register Here
Sponsored by: Hagerstown Honda, Hagerstown KIA, Younger Toyota, Meritus Health, Hagerstown Parks and Recreation, Coldwell Banker Innovations, The City of Hagerstown – Municipal, Antietam Broadband, Rentals Unlimited Inc, Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Planet Fitness, Leitersburg Cinemas, Turner Bowling Centers, Onelife Fitness – Hagerstown, Boost Mobile and Mid-Atlantic Sprint.
For vendor information please call 301-791-7165.

USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships
2018-07-26 - 2018-07-29 | MD
Hagerstown is extremely honored to be the first city in the State of Maryland to host a national championship for USA Cycling and look forward to welcoming you July 26th through July 29th, 2018.
Our region’s 5 National Parks, 8 State Parks, and Scenic Byways have long attracted cyclists for their abundance of beauty and historical significance. To learn more, our Things to Do page. And, we love cyclists too! Hagerstown has been ranked by the League of American Cyclists as a Bronze Winner for Bicycle Friendliness for several years in a row.

Community Walk Audit - Downtown Hagerstown
2018-07-10 07:30 - 09:00 | Washington County Camber of Commerce, 1 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for a community walk audit in downtown Hagerstown. What is a walk audit? A walk audit is where a group of people walk around an area and rate how walkable it is, meaning how easy and pleasant is it to walk there. We hope to conduct walk audits in downtown areas around Washington County and we’re starting with downtown Hagerstown. The goal is to assess how walkable Washington County is and to find ways that walkability can be improved in the county.
Free breakfast will be offered at 7:30am at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 1 South Potomac St.
