Ocean Pines, MD – Lace up your sneakers and get ready for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit! On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders is proud to present the annual Coastal Walk & 5K Run at the breathtaking Assateague State Park.
Sponsored by Assateague State Park & Maryland Park Services, this event combines the beauty of Maryland’s shoreline with the power of local support. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing your next personal best or a family looking to stroll the scenic course together, the Coastal Walk & 5K Run offers something for everyone.
Best of all, every step taken benefits the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice, a state-of-the-art inpatient hospice that has provided comfort and dignity to patients and families on the Lower Eastern Shore.
Participants can choose to compete (or not) in a 2-mile Walk or 5K Run at this year’s event at Assateague State Park. The 5k course run will start on the paved bike path for approximately one mile and then move on to the beach for the remainder of the run. The 2-mile walk will be completely on the paved bike path and will be an out-and-back course. Participants will be able to run down near the water’s edge (hard sand) or up near (but not on) the dunes for soft sand. All ages welcome – bring the whole family. We are excited to have our furry friends run or walk alongside you as long as they are friendly and leashed.
Participants should arrive at 8:00 a.m. for registration, refreshments, and music with a 9:00 a.m. start. Each participant will receive a dri-fit long-sleeved shirt. Medals will be awarded to the placing participants in each of the age categories following the race. Registration for this event is $30 per participant, with sponsorship opportunities available.
Registration and sponsorship are available at https://www.coastalhospice.org/coastal-walk-run.
The Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice is a state-of-the-art inpatient hospice, located in Berlin, that offers beds for terminally ill patients, palliative care, counseling, grief support, and community wellness programs. Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a nonprofit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but who want to remain as active and engaged as possible. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their home, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, Coastal Hospice at the Lake, or the Macky & Pam Stansell House. Our organization has provided quality care to those in need in Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, and Somerset counties for 45 years!
To learn more about Coastal Hospice and our services, please visit www.coastalhospice.org.
Contact Information
General Contact: Kerrie Bunting, Donor Relations Team Leader | 410-742-8732 ext. 515 kbunting@coastalhospice.org
Media Contact: Joy Stokes, Communications Team Leader | 410-742-8732 ext. 537 jstokes@coastalhospice.org
