Coastal Hospice to host annual 5K and Walk at Assateague State Park

ASSATEAGUE, Md. — Coastal Hospice is inviting the community to lace up their sneakers — and leash up their dogs — for its annual 5K run and 2-mile walk this Saturday at Assateague State Park.

The event aims to raise funds for hospice care services across the Lower Eastern Shore. Organizers say it’s a scenic and healthy way for participants to support a vital cause, with the course winding through the park’s natural landscapes.

“It’s a 5K or two-mile [walk], and you can bring your four-legged friend as long as they are under control and leashed,” said Kerrie Bunting of Coastal Hospice. “Come out and have a great way to start a brisk fall on Assateague State Park.”

Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race set to start at 9. Pets are welcome, and the event is open to participants of all ages.

More information and registration details can be found at coastalhospice.org.