Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run
Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Fort Washington, MD.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Black Nurses of Southern Maryland, Incorporated (BNSMD) is dedicated to advancing the quality of nursing care and promoting health equity for Black communities. Through advocacy, education, and equitable access to health resources, we empower diverse populations and work to reduce health disparities in minority communities. We are also committed to supporting nurses in their professional development and career advancement by providing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
Join Us for the 5th Annual BNSMD Health Fair & Walk/Run! Nice walk or run in the park with access to health information and fun.
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Hosted by the Black Nurses Association of Southern Maryland (BNSMD)
Race Day Schedule
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration, Race Package & T-shirt Pickup
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Free Health Screenings
8:30 AM: Welcome Remarks
8:45 AM: Race/Walk Instructions & Warm-Up
9:00 AM: Race/Walk Begins
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Closing Activities & Celebration
We are excited to see you at this energizing, family-friendly event focused on promoting wellness and community connection.
For questions, please contact Race Director Latonia Ford at latoniaford@gmail.com 202-302-3076 and or Kim Cartwright lionesslpn@gmail.com.
Interested in joining the Black Nurses of Southern Maryland please visit https://bnsmd.nbna.org/
Let’s promote health, celebrate community, and walk/run with purpose! 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏿♂️💙
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxon Hill, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Washington, MD
City Elevation
261 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run
Oct 3, 2026