4UBen 5k Walk/Run

About the Event

Hello Friends!

We’re Kirk and Leslie Shadrick, Benjamin’s parents, and we’re truly grateful you’re here.

Benjamin Mario Shadrick is our son, and his life is the reason we serve.

Though Ben's life on earth was brief, his story changed us. It deepened our faith, stretched our hearts, and made us see vulnerable children in a way we never had before. And in that place; through prayer, tears, and a lot of listening, we believe the Lord gave us a clear calling: to build an orphanage for Him.

We call it Casa Benjamin; a Christ-centered home in Zacatlán, Puebla, Mexico for children with special needs who are medically fragile and facing life-limiting illness. Children who need hospice-level care. Children who deserve to be held, comforted, protected, and loved consistently.

This is about helping create a home where the most vulnerable children can receive the kind of care every human being should be able to count on:

Gentle, attentive caregivers
Clean, safe living spaces
Nourishment and daily support
Meaningful engagement and therapy support
Emotional and spiritual care

And here’s something we hold close: many of us may never meet these children face-to-face. We may never know their names or hear their stories firsthand. But what we do together, one step at a time, can still change the course of their lives. Your effort, your presence, and your generosity help make real care possible.

If you’re running, walking, volunteering, sponsoring, donating, or simply sharing this with a friend, thank you. Your presence matters more than you know.

Races Offered

4UBen 5K Walk/Run '26

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

kid's 50 meter sprint (6-7 year old)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 50m

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$0.00

kids 20 meter dash (5 and under)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 20m

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Gambrills.

thermostat Temperature

18.1° / 28.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.1° / 29.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:40

nightlight Sunset

20:32

About Gambrills

Learn more about the host city, Gambrills.

Gambrills refers to two neighboring places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, located in the Annapolis metro area: the unincorporated community of Gambrills, and the Gambrills census-designated place (CDP). The area was named after Augustine Gambrill, a plantation owner. The CDP covers an expansive range that falls within the communities of Crofton, Waugh Chapel, and Odenton. It also borders Davidsonville, Crownsville, Millersville, and Prince George's County, Maryland.