To raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental illness, the Eastern Shore Hospital Center Auxiliary will hold in-person 5K and 10K timed races, as well as a virtual option, during Thanksgiving week.

The Hyatt Regency of the Chesapeake Bay and the ESHC Auxiliary have joined together to sponsor the 2021 Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race & Family Walk as a hybrid event.

On Saturday, Nov. 20, on the Hyatt’s River Marsh Golf Club course, at 8 a.m., participants running the timed 10K race will begin, followed at 8:15 a.m. by the 5K timed run.  Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place male and female runners in the following age groups – Under 18, 18-29, 30-49 and 50+. 

The virtual event also begins Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. and runs through Friday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m.

Sponsors and patrons include Grace United Methodist Church, Lindy's Seafood Inc., Shore United Bank, Thomas's Fine Jewelry, Tri Gas & Oil, Daryl & Jane Butcher, Senator Addie Eckardt, ESHC Employees, Dr. M. William Feder, The Gensler Girls, Mary Jane Henry Chapter No 54 O.E.S. P.H.A., Dr. & Mrs. James McAnulty, Susan Middleton, Dr. & Mrs. William Potter, Rick Price, Donna Robinson, Dr. & Mrs. D. Graham Slaughter.

Blue Cheetah Timing is handling all online registrations through RunSignUp.com. Registration of $25 includes participation and a commemorative T-shirt. The link is https://tinyurl.com/gcbwr21.

To register, volunteer or become a sponsor, contact the ESHC Auxiliary at 410-221-2358 or email Judith.slaughter@maryland.gov.

For the in-person races, please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to ensure ample time for check-in. Free parking will be available on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. Please follow the instructions of the volunteers on the morning of the event.