CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Raises Record-Breaking $187,655

Cold temperatures and rain couldn’t dampen the community’s commitment to breast cancer. Nearly 1,000 participants braved the weather in Solomons on Saturday, October 17, for the 2026 CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk. With 1,704 registered runners and walkers and generous support from sponsors, donors and volunteers, the event raised a record-breaking $187,655 to benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at CalvertHealth.

Participants of all ages joined in celebration of survivors, in remembrance of loved ones and in support of those facing breast cancer. Their generosity will help support breast health services and patient care for women and men throughout Southern Maryland.

“Every participant, volunteer, sponsor and donor helped make this year’s event a success,” said Barry Friedman, chair of the 5K and Foundation Board Chair. “Raising more than $187,000 reflects our community’s commitment to supporting neighbors facing breast cancer and helping them access care close to home.”

A highlight of this year’s event was the Seven Lands and Seas Travel Viking Cruise Giveaway. Longtime supporters Seven Lands and Seas Travel, Dr. Stephen Peters and Mr. Bob Carpenter generously donated a cruise package valued at up to $10,000. Erika Mitchell was drawn as this year’s winner.

The top finisher overall was Charlie Teeter, 24, with a time of 15:02.8 and in addition to thanking all the participants and donors for their support, on behalf of the 5K Committee, Friedman also extended a special thank you to all 5K sponsors, including Associates in Radiation Medicine; Seven Lands & Seas Travel, Dr. Stephen Peters & Mr. Bob Carpenter; Constellation/Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant; Crane Service Company; Dunkin’ – The Java Group, LLC; Marianne Harms, in Honor of Tracy Showalter; The Riverview Group; A&W Insurance Services; American Radiology Services; Asbury Solomons; City National Bank; COA Barrett; Sabre Systems; Sneade’s Ace Home Center; AV3, Inc.; Cedar Point Federal Credit Union; College of Southern Maryland; Tim Farr Real Estate Consultant; Cheryl Bare & the Home Pros; Calvert Internal Medicine Group; Calvert Marine Museum; Dr. Ramona Crowley, in Memory of Dr. Sheldon E. Goldberg, 15th Anniversary; Mr. Barry & Mrs. Kelly Friedman, Primary Residential Mortgage; Idea Solutions, Mr. Frank Smith & Mrs. Linda Sinagra-Smith; Jan Kelponis – O’Brien Realty ERA Powered; Lombardo Ayers & Company; McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker, LLC; Dixie Miller and Jim Ritter; Quality Built Homes; and Shore United Bank.

Save the Date: The next CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2027.

Dixie’s Divas, led by Dixie Miller, was the top fundraising team at the 2026 CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk, raising an impressive $17,000 to support local breast cancer care.

CalvertHealth President and CEO Jeremy Bradford (right) joins cardiologists Dr. Cassius Belfonte (left) and Dr. Samuel Foster (middle) at the 2026 Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk.