New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival

New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>&#x1fa77;Join Us for the 2025 New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk &amp; Festival!</strong></span><br /><br />Sign up today for the annual <strong>New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk and Festival,</strong> a heartfelt community event honoring the life and legacy of Karen Durbin, beloved New Market Town Clerk for over 14 years. Karen&#39;s courageous battle with breast cancer ended in November 2020, and each year, we gather to celebrate her strength, spirit, and service.</p> <p>Together, we raise <strong>funds and awareness to fight breast cancer</strong>, with proceeds benefiting the <strong>Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund</strong>, a local nonprofit that directly supports the Frederick Health Hospital Cancer Center.</p> <p> <br /><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f3c3;‍♀️ Walk. Run. Fight.<br /></span></strong><br />Join us on <strong>Sunday, October 26th</strong> as we lace up and hit the 3.1-mile course winding through the historic streets of New Market and its charming surrounding neighborhoods. This event is officially timed by Racine MultiSports, so whether you&#39;re in it to win it or just here for fun, there&#39;s a place for you at the starting line.</p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">All ages and fitness levels welcome</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Family- and dog-friendly! (Just keep pups on a leash &#x1f436;)</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Race start: 9:00 AM sharp</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Check-in &amp; same-day registration begins at 8:00 AM</span></li></ul> <p> <br /><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f45f; Rally Your Team!<br /></span></strong><br />Form a team in <strong>honor or support of someone impacted by breast cancer. </strong>Add a fun theme, dress up, and bring the energy—because in addition to individual prizes, we’ll be awarding:</p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Most Team Members</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Most Funds Raised</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Most Spirit on Race Day!</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Let’s show up big—and show out loud—for the fight against breast cancer.</span></li></ul> <p> <br /><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f389; </span></strong><em><span style="font-size:14pt">NEW This Year! </span></em><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Festival Fun for Everyone </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14pt"><br /></span></strong><br />After the run, stick around for the <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>New Market Strong Festiva</strong>l</span> from <strong>10 AM to 1 PM</strong> featuring:</p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f3b6; Live music</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f6cd;️ Local vendors</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f354; Food &amp; beverage trucks</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">&#x1f467; Family fun and more!</span></li></ul> <p><strong>Free parking</strong> is available on Main Street, at the Community Park, and behind 39 W. Main.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>&#x1f3bd; Registration Details<br /></strong></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>$25 </strong>through <strong>August 31st</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>$30 </strong>from <strong>September 1st–October 25th</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>$35</strong> on <strong>Race Day</strong></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Optional Race Shirt: $5</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt"><em>Guaranteed 2025 edition if you sign up by October 1st.</em></span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>&#x1f4af; 100% Local Impact<br /></strong></span><br />This is a <strong>volunteer-run, non-profit event</strong>, and <strong>100% of all funds raised</strong>, including donated goods and services, go directly to the cause. Thanks to your generosity, our 2024 race raised <strong>$8,118.00</strong> for the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund—and we aim to make an even greater impact this year.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4aa; Be New Market STRONG</span></strong><br />Run. Walk. Give. Celebrate. However you show up, show up STRONG—for Karen, for your loved ones, and for the fight.</p>