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Kent Island Running Group is a 501©3 non-profit organization, founded in 2009 by a couple of friends, and has been growing ever since. Our mission is to promote a Healthy and Active lifestyle while working with and supporting local charities and organizations for the betterment of our community.
During the year we manage several running events open to the public that locally benefit continued education, animal welfare, and special needs programs. We meet on Saturdays in the parking lot of Kent Narrows, across from the Boatel at 7:30, all paces are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
We Run The Shore
Group Runs
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Kent Island running group offers two group run opportunities each week. Our Saturday Group run meets at 7:30 a.m. at Kent Narrows Parking lot, across from the Boatel. Paces and distances vary depending on what you need. Afterward, we meet for coffee and treats at Dessert First Coffee House. On Tuesday nights, we meet at the Macum Creek Rest Area to run various routes. The distances range from 4 to 5 miles. Since we run at night, please remember to bring a headlamp.
Kent Island Running Group Races
KIRG offers three races throughout the year. Our first race for 2025, held in February is the Hot Chocolate 5k this race benefits our Scholarship program. Our April race is the Fast and Furriest Run for Rescues 5k, 10k, and 15k. The 15k is in the RRCA Grand Prix Race Series. This race also benefits local animal shelters. Our June race is the Solstice Stomp 5k. Come run through Cascia Vinyards to benefit The Kinera Foundation.
Hot Chocolate 5k
The 2025 5K will be run on Sunday, February 16, with the hopes the weather will be chilly and clear. The rain/snow date is Sunday, March 2nd, just in case Mother Nature does not cooperate this year. Our event is a family-friendly/dog-friendly race run during the doldrums of winter. We get you off the couch and out of the house for this fun run. Start and finish at the Kent Island Elementary School and the course takes you along the scenic Cross Island Trail.
So get out your running shoes and sweats and train for this fun 5K. And remember, there is Hot Chocolate at the finish!
Email us @
Kentislandrunning@gmail.com
KIRG Mailing Adress
P.O. box 471
Stevensville, MD 21666 US
