15th Annual Race Dedication
We are dedicating the 15th Annual Run & Fun Walk to the memory of Raymond Dicus, the father of race founder Jim Dicus. Mr.Dicus, who passed away on April 5, 2010, was a fixture at all of our events and his life of generosity and service no doubt influenced Jim in his work with Hospice [...]
Packet Pickup Friday, April 16, 2010: 9am – 4pm
As a pre-registered entrant for the 15th Annual Hospice Run & Fun Walk, you can pick up your race packet on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 9am until 4pm at the Leonard Hall Drill Hall in Leonardtown. The Drill Hall is located on the grounds of the St. Mary’s County Governmental Center on Leonard Hall [...]
Attention 5K Runners
The Rt 5/245 intersection will only be closed for 25 minutes so runners who are not back through the intersection by 9:25am may have to stop for car traffic. If you are approaching the intersection at this time, please obey the officers in the intersection for your safety and the safety of those around you. [...]
ChronoTrack Timing System
The 15th Annual Run and Fun Walk will again feature the ChronoTrack disposable “D” tag system. This system replaces the Champion Chip system used in the past. These new disposable tags should be much more convenient for our participants. The Capital Running Company has posted an article about the new system on their web site. [...]
Help Promote the 15th Annual Run & Fun Walk
You can help us spread the word about the 15th Annual Run & Fun Walk on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Below you’ll find a link to a poster you can download and post at your work, school or place of business. Thanks for your help letting everyone know about this great event. 15th Annual Run [...]
Hospice Festival of Trees – November 28th
Start the Holiday season with Hospice of St. Mary’s Festival of Trees! In addition to lavishly decorated trees, there will be vendors to start your gift giving, holiday music and activities for children. Doors open at 9am. Visit www.hospiceofstmarysevents.com for more information.
Dynard Elementary S.L.A.G. Donates to Hospice
Members of Dynard Elementary School’s Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemans (SLAG) club donate $1,366 raised during the school’s 5K Walk/Run to the Hospice of St. Mary’s County at the 14th Annual Run & Fun Walk.
New Photo Page
Take a look at out our new photo page. We’ve got more pictures to add so check back often. If you’d like to share a photo from the 14th Annual Run & Fun Walk, send it to us via email and we’ll add it to the site.
Race Coverage in The Enterprise
The Enterprise has two articles in the Wednesday, April 22, 2009 edition about the Run & Fun walk. Below are links to the articles: http://www.somdnews.com/stories/04222009/entetop160843_32192.shtml http://www.somdnews.com/stories/04222009/entetop162919_32235.shtml
iPod Found
If you lost an iPod on Race Day, contact Katy Crowell at the Hospice Office @ 301-475-2023 so it can be returned to its owner. Thanks.
