The Scott Smith Memorial 3 Mile Run/Walk
returns to honor Scott's legacy again in 2023!
During the cross country race seasons of 2015 - 2019, and returning in 2021 after the pandemic, the Scott Smith Memorial Run/Walk was held at the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air to honor Scott's legacy and raise funds for a scholarship to help student athletes in Harford County.
The event has been co-sponsored by local organizations and individuals which promote athletics in the community. The annual event has had great participation, and has traditionally been held during the first Saturday in December, which has provided chilly but clear weather for the event. While race day in 2022 was rainy and chilly, it did not dampen the spirits of its participants. This year's event returned again to the Ma and Pa Trail in Forest Hill, and was held a little earlier on November 18, 2023, the weekend before Thanksgiving. The event was held under great weather conditions again this year.
The Scott Smith Memorial Run/Walk is an annual event intended to raise funds for scholarships for seniors attending Harford County public high schools who are on cross-country teams and/or track teams, who have been accepted to a two or four year college program, and who intend to continue their cross-country and/or track participation while attending college. The funds are distributed based on the pro rata participation of each school in the Run/Walk and are distributed directly to the students' coach who then decides, based on the criteria, which seniors should be scholarship recipients.
Thanks to all of our participants who have chosen to either run, walk, or volunteer, as your participation is greatly appreciated and helps to make the event successful every year.
Sponsors, Contributors, and Supporters
Special thanks to all those who have made essential contributions to the efforts in support of both the Foundation and of the Scott Smith Memorial Run/Walk.