10K Challenge and 5K Run

For 30 years the Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Crofton, Maryland has sponsored the 10K Challenge race that covers the beautiful tree-lined residential streets of Crofton. The race includes some light hills but is mostly a flat course. Our race is always held on the second Saturday in June. Medals are given for the top 3 runners overall and first place male and female finishers in 19 age/gender categories. Short sleeve technical shirts are given to the first 250 entrants. Food, drink and other giveaways from our sponsors are available at the finish line. Electronic timing is used and results are posted within 8 hours. The 5K Race was added to the 10K in 2018. Both races in this family friendly community event offer something from the beginning runner to those preparing to train for a fall marathon. 

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Thanks to our 2019 Sponsors

Team Surlis Re/Max

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Gold's Gym Crofton

Chick-fil-A

Zancan Press

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Crofton Family Dentistry

Regan, Grace & Kerley

Edward Jones Financial Services

Solstice Kitchen & Bath

424 Wine & Spirits

Kumon of Crofton

Williams Financial Services

Kirk Lynn State Farm

Rich Reilly Insurance

Ed Reilly, State Senator

The Fallon Family

Joyce & John Maloney

Al & Jackie Tucker

Belair Engineering

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Wegman's

Bay Area Wellness Group

Old Line Bank

Family Bike Shop

Thomas R. Callahan, Attorney

8 Days a Week Business Solutions

Effective Integrative Healthcare

Michael Malone, Attorney/Delegate

Nancy & Reggie Haseltine

2019 Results

10K Overall 10K Age Groups

5K Overall 5K Age Groups

Photos

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Thanks to all who ran with us today and all our sponsors!

We'll see you again on June 13, 2020.

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2018 Results

5K and 10K Overall Results

5K Age Group Results

10K Age Group Results

Pictures

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2017 Results

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Downloadable Entry Form

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Halloween Parade

The Kiwanis Club will be holding its 43nd Annual Halloween Parade on Saturday October 26th, and we invite community organizations to participate in the Parade.

Our parade will begin at Crofton Woods Elementary School at the intersection of Urby Drive and Crofton Parkway, where we will assemble between 10:00am and 11:00am with the parade stepping-off promptly at 11:00am.

The parade will wind down Crofton Parkway past the Crofton Country Club, with the costumed children and their parents joining the parade at the Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church.   It will continue down Crofton Parkway, ending at the Crofton Elementary School on Duke of Kent Street. The Crofton Community will line the street to join in the festivities which are enjoyed by young and old. The parade lasts approximately one hour. 

Registration for the costume contest will be held at the Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church starting at 10:00 AM.

At Crofton Elementary School on Duke of Kent St. we will distribute refreshments, and award prizes for the best costumes.

If your organization would like be one of the participants in the Parade, please contact Al Tucker at tel. 410-721-2078, or email:

Service Leadership Programs

The Crofton Kiwanis Club is actively involved in mentoring young adults at school meetings and during their service projects, as well as providing funds for attendance at conventions. We also provide up to three college scholarships each year. Currently our club sponsors the Providence Center Aktion Club and Key Clubs at Arundel High School, Archbishop Spalding High School, Meade Senior High School, and Indian Creek School. Our club also makes an annual contribution for a high school sophmore to attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Conference.

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(Pictured above is Past President/Service Leadership Chairman Bill Hand (left) with members of the newly chartered Indian Creek School Key Club)

Blood Drives

The Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Crofton, MD is teaming with the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Blood Donor Center to have an AAMC Bloodmobile in front of Old Navy in the Waugh Chapel Town Center for blood drives. We plan to hold 2-4 blood drives each year based on anticipated participation from local citizens.

Rebuilding Together

On the last Saturday in April our club participates with other local organizations in a Rebuilding Together home renovation project. Rebuilding Together is a national non-profit organization that provides free home repairs and modifications to neighbors in need. 

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Please contact Bob Sharpe at (301) 580-0149 or for more information.

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(Pictured above is Rebuilding Together Chairman Bob Sharpe (left) with Dan Scholfield at last year's project)

Club Meetings

Regular monthly Crofton Kiwanis Club meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month currently at 7:00 p.m. at the Crofton Library, Room 1.  Guests are always welcome for our regular meetings and to listen to our program's guest speakers.

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The Club Board of Directors and Officers meet the first Wednesday each month at the First Baptist Church of Crofton at 7:00 p.m.

On the fourth Wednesday each month there is a club social meeting at Ledos Pizza at 6:30 p.m.

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(Pictured left to right at the September 12, 2018 donation ceremony at Blue Dolphin Restaurant are Kiwanis President Patrick Heelen presenting $4,000 donation check to Crofton Christian Caring Council Chairperson Beth Ross, CCCC incoming Chairperson Sharon Shipley, and CCCC Financial Aid Volunteers Marge Wagovich, Judy Battista and Maria Bodnar.)

Charity Auction and Gift Basket

Each November for the past 15 or so years we held a combined silent and live bidding auction to raise funds for our many service projects. Every year we had over 400 items to bid on, including vacation rentals, sporting events, toys, household appliances, and restaurant discounts, which made this the biggest fundraiser of the year. The auction was held at the Bowie Knights of Columbus Hall on Route 3.

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For 2018 we tried something new, a Gift Basket containing over $4000 worth of gift cards for fine dining at Crofton and Annapolis area restaurants. Tickets were $20 each. There were 725 tickets sold and the drawing was held at our December 12th Christmas Holiday Party at Ledos Pizza. This new fundraiser was a great success in raising over $18,000, with the proceeds begin split evenly between Sarah's House and the Crofton Christian Caring Council.

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Other Club Activities

Crofton Christian Caring Council

Sarah's House Meals

Crofton Convalescent Center Bingo and Birthday Parties

Crofton Flag Project

Salvation Army Bell Ringing and Christmas Angels

Annual Installation Night and Charter Night Club Dinners

Adopt-a-Family Holiday Meals

Teacher of the Year Award

Kiwanis International's Young Children Projects

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(Pictured above is a memorial on Crofton Parkway to beloved late club member and WW II veteran Pete Pedersen)

Club Recognition

Our Kiwanis club has achieved Blue-level Today Club status for the 2016–17 Kiwanis year by contributing an average of $10 or more per club member to the Kiwanis Children's Fund.