Fostering health and fitness in Western Maryland and the surrounding communities through the promotion and encouragement of distance running. The QCS is a non-profit organization that promotes health and fitness in Western Maryland and surrounding communities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania through the promotion and encouragement of distance running. This mission is achieved through several activities including, but not limited to, conducting and sponsoring of competitive and fun running and walking events, social runs, publications, making awards, and generally coordinating activities conducive to the encouragement of running and fitness. The QCS also engages in community activities and strives to partner with appropriate local organizations for the purposes of advocating running and walking as a means of physical fitness and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.