1st OhanaHC 5k Race/Walk To Be Held Sunday In Howard County With Fun Activities, Vendors

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The inaugural OhanaHC 5k Race/Walk presented by M&T Bank will be held Sunday. Hosted by OhanaHC, a student mentoring non-profit based in Howard County, the fundraising event will take place in the Columbia Gateway complex in Columbia starting at 9 a.m. The OhanaHC 5k Race/Walk is open to competitors of all ages and will feature overall and age group prizes for race participants.

“M&T Bank is proud to be a ground-floor partner of OhanaHC,” Brian Walter, M&T Bank executive vice president, said. “At M&T Bank, we believe that healthy communities are the foundation of a successful business. We enjoy partnering at the local level with nonprofits like OhanaHC that focus on improving the quality of life for our customers, employees and neighbors. In just its second year, OhanaHC is already making a tangible difference in Howard County. We’re excited to see many of our employees serve as OhanaHC mentors, as well as being the presenting sponsor of the inaugural 5k event.”

Participants are encouraged to register in advance before April 29, but there will be on-site registration on race day, too. Participants can register as individuals and as a team.

“From our inception, M&T Bank has been a champion of OhanaHC’s mission and has provided both financial and volunteer support,” Rashel Taylor, executive director of OhanaHC, said. “M&T Bank was our first corporate ‘Thurgood Marshall’-level partner, committing long-term financial support, and then stepped up again to be our lead sponsor of our new signature fundraising event. M&T Bank’s commitment to community is real, and we are extremely grateful for their support.”

The event will include a festival area for participants and guests with vendor area, food trucks and family entertainment. Activities include complimentary access to the Next Level Gaming truck, a DJ, a performance by the Wilde Lake Step Team, tailgate games, outdoor laser tag, giveaways and more.