We Got Your Six Running Festival

The Tekau’s Heart Memorial 5K Run/1 Mile Walk is held to raise awareness about heart conditions that can occur in teens and young adults and in memory of Tekau Rasayon who passed away suddenly at the age of 17. Proceeds from the run will go towards funding a memorial scholarship in Tekau's name.

As a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit.....our mission is to raise awareness about heart conditions and heart health, with a focus on teens and young adults. And, to provide a memorial scholarship to a graduating senior that is going to college. Please visit our website at www.tekausheart.org to learn more about our organization.

Event details and schedule

EVENT SCHEDULE

Package pick-up and on-site registration: 6:30am-7:45am

Warm-up: 7:45am-7:55am

Run: 8:00am

Close-out: 12:00pm

Course Info: Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Parking Info: is available at the site parking lot.

What to bring: Water. Please stay hydrated.

What to wear: Comfortable and cool fitness attire.

A certified 10K and 5K course featuring a flat, scenic route through the developments and communities of St. Charles, Starting and finishing at the Maryland Blue Crabs' Regency Furniture Stadium. Participants and the public will enjoy a post race party focused around the “Taste of Southern Maryland” food festival. include interactive games, music, vendors, food and drink from around St. Charles. The Festival Village is free and open to the public.

The Taste of Southern Maryland post-race party is open to the public whether you participate in the St. Charles Running Festival or not. Everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses in one event! The Taste will offer a whole host of local restaurants and food trucks waiting to dish out their finest! You can enjoy a cold beverage while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, decadent desserts and so much more.

The event will also feature an extensive Kids Fun Zone with inflatable games, interactive events, and more to keep the whole family entertained throughout the morning. This is a party you won't want to miss!