Spring Fever 5K Raises More Than $24,000 for Stafford Hospital and Community Health Programs

Stafford, VA, (April 28, 2026) –Runners and walkers of all ages gathered Saturday, April 11, on the Stafford Hospital campus for the 2026 Spring Fever 5K Run/Walk and Kids ½‑Mile Fun Run, an annual community tradition benefiting Stafford Hospital. The event attracted 457 registered participants and raised more than $24,000 to support critical programs, the purchase of essential medical equipment, and patient care services at Stafford Hospital.

A special thank you goes to Hilldrup Moving and Storage, this year’s Title Sponsor, whose generous support played a significant role in the success of the event. Additional thanks are extended to the many sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make the event possible.

Charles W. McDaniel, President and CEO of Hilldrup shared,“The Spring Fever 5K is a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together for a shared purpose. Being the Sunshine Title Sponsor of the Spring Fever 5K allows Hilldrup to give back in a meaningful way and support the health and wellness of the Stafford community we’re proud to serve.”

Spring Fever 5K is part of the Coldwell Banker Elite Grand Prix, a regional series of thirteen races, and one of five events in the Stafford Race Series, drawing participants from across the region in support of health, wellness, and community spirit.

“The Spring Fever 5K is a wonderful example of our community coming together in support of health and wellness,” said Xavier Richardson, Chief Development Officer of Mary Washington Healthcare and President of the Mary Washington and Stafford Hospital Foundations. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, and sponsored this year’s event. Their commitment makes a meaningful difference for our patients and our community.

With strong community participation and support, the Spring Fever 5K continues to play an important role in advancing Stafford Hospital’s mission and promoting healthy, active lifestyles throughout the region.

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of patients’ ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.