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Join us on October 3, 2026, as we work to raise $18,000 to assist local families facing financial hardship. Every year, the St. Katherine Drexel Conference helps approximately 600 individuals and families, providing critical assistance when it is needed most.
🏃 RUN WILD. RUN SCENIC. RUN FOR A CAUSE. ❤️
This isn’t your ordinary 5K.
The Friends of the Poor® 5K Walk/Run takes you through the natural beauty of Kings Landing Park, along the beautiful Patuxent River and through a course surrounded by woods, open meadows, wetlands and natural habitat.
As you make your way around the course, keep your eyes open—you never know what local wildlife you may come across! Kings Landing is home to abundant wildlife supported by the river, wetlands, woods and surrounding habitat.
🌊 Beautiful Patuxent River views🌳 Wooded sections and natural trails🌾 Open meadows and wetlands🦅 Wildlife and natural habitat along the way👟 A scenic 5K with something new around every turn
Whether you're racing for a great finish time or walking to support the cause, this is a course worth experiencing.
COME FOR THE RUN.ENJOY THE SCENERY.WATCH FOR THE WILDLIFE.RUN FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS. ❤️
Bringing the family?
Children ages 10 and under can participate in our fun-filled Kiddy-K, designed to encourage young runners while supporting a great cause.
AwardsAwards will be presented to the Overall Top Male and Female Finishers, as well as the Top Male and Female Finishers in each age division.
Fun for the Entire FamilyIn addition to the race, participants and spectators can enjoy:
Kids' games and activitiesSpecial appearances by the local Fire DepartmentDoor prizesRaffle items50/50 raffleSilent auction featuring a variety of exciting itemsFamily-friendly entertainment throughout the morningWhether you're running, walking, cheering on participants, or supporting the cause, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Business sponsors neededBecome a Community Champion.  Support local families while showcasing your commitment to our community.
✔ Sponsor the event
✔ Form an employee team
✔ Launch a workplace fundraising campaign
✔ Receive recognition before, during, and after the event
Businesses that participate together make the greatest impact.
Select the "More" drop-down menu button on the right of the banner and select "Sponsor(s) Registration Page" to registers your business sponsorship. 
Corporate Team ChallengeGather your employees, family, and friends to form a team.
Compete for:🏆 Top Fundraising Team
🏆 Largest Team
🏆 Community Champion Award
Every dollar raised helps local families facing financial hardship.  Participating together in a community event builds camaraderie, encourages teamwork, and creates a shared sense of purpose outside the workplace.
🏆 Champion of Hope – $1,000+Helping transform lives through extraordinary generosity and community leadership.
 
Be a star donor
Every donation helps provide critical assistance to local individuals and families facing financial hardship. Whether it's helping keep the lights on, preventing an eviction, providing emergency food, or assisting with other essential needs, your support brings hope to neighbors when they need it most.
Not a runner? Not a walker? You can still make a meaningful difference.
🥇 Star Patron – $500+Providing substantial support for local individuals and families facing hardship.
⭐ Community Steward – $200–$499Helping ensure critical assistance is available when neighbors need it most.
🤝 Partner in Hope – $100–$199Providing hope and practical support to local families in crisis.
❤️ Humanitarian – $50–$99Helping meet urgent needs such as food, utilities, and housing assistance.
🙏 Compassionate Friend – $20–$49Demonstrating care and concern for those struggling in our community.
😇 Angel Supporter – $10–$19Every gift makes a difference and helps bring hope to a neighbor in need.
Additional activities, sponsors, and event features are being added regularly. Be sure to check back often for the latest event updates and announcements.