This is the 16th Annual Walk for the “WELL” of It, spreading awareness of the world water crisis as we raise funds to supply clean water to rural areas of Africa, specifically the countries of Ghana and Tanzania, while promoting physical fitness in our own local community. Join the Seashore Striders and the Walk for the WELL of It committee for this worthy cause. Read A Great Article on the cause featuring our own Kenny Wood... CLICK HERE Or a video on their work... CLICK HERE Additional race information can be found at CLICK HERE RACE DATE: Sunday, May 24, 2026 RACE TIME: 8 am start RACE LOCATION: Martin Sutton Memorial Park, 302 W 4th St., Ridgely, MD 21660 RACE DAY PICKUP: Pick up your Race Bib & T-Shirt from 7: 00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. at the start on race morning at the pavilion located at the NE corner of the park. 5K RUN ENTRY FEE: $35 "EARLY REGISTRATION" (till May 23rd at midnight) $40 "RACE DAY" registration from 7 - 7:45 at the Race Location 1 MILE WALK ENTRY FEE: $25 "EARLY
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16TH WALK/JOG FOR THE “WELL” OF IT 5K 2026 — Ridgely, MD
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ridgely, MD.
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