“Do Your Best” During The Annual Stefanie Ashdown Memorial 5K Run And One-Mile Walk

It’s almost time to lace up those running shoes. For the eighth year, the Stefanie Ashdown Memorial “Do Your Best” 5K and one-mile walk will honor the legacy of Stefanie Ashdown, a 1996 Severna Park High School graduate who lost her life to ovarian cancer in 2017. This year’s event is set for September 15, and it has a new home: Anne Arundel Community College.

Previously held at Belvedere Elementary School in Arnold, the event will have ample parking and enhanced course safety measures this year, according to volunteers.

The mission will remain the same: to provide awareness, hope, encouragement and support for ovarian cancer patients and their families. Ashdown’s family members also want to share the principles of Ashdown’s life: be thankful, be helpful, be kind.

Awards will go to the top three male and female finishers and in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and up. The top fundraiser, top individual donor, largest team, most spirited individual, most spirited team and participant from the furthest geographic location will also be recognized.

On race day, participants can pick up packets starting at 7:30am. The kids fun run will commence at 8:00am, followed by the 5K fun run at 8:15am, a one-mile walk at 8:30am, and an awards ceremony at 9:15am. Raffles will be held onsite and will close at 9:15am.

To register or to learn more, visit www.runsignup.com/race/md/arnold/doyourbest5k.