5th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the picturesque town of Hillsborough, Orange! Kicking off at 9:30 AM from Eno River Brewing, this spirited race will take participants on a scenic journey through Hillsborough's stunning River Walk. In honor of Captain Kevin Dendy, a beloved member of the local community who dedicated his life to serving others, this event promises to be both meaningful and fun.
The race will not only celebrate Kevin’s love for the outdoors but also raise funds for The Wounded Warrior Project and local community missions. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, all registered participants will walk away with a custom race t-shirt and a finisher's medal. Plus, bring your furry friends along, as the event is dog-friendly! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this uplifting occasion and ensure your t-shirt size by registering before the March 11 deadline. See you there!
The race will not only celebrate Kevin’s love for the outdoors but also raise funds for The Wounded Warrior Project and local community missions. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, all registered participants will walk away with a custom race t-shirt and a finisher's medal. Plus, bring your furry friends along, as the event is dog-friendly! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this uplifting occasion and ensure your t-shirt size by registering before the March 11 deadline. See you there!
Organiser's Description
Come out and join us on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH for the 5th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K! This year the race will be starting at ENO RIVER BREWING and running through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Proceeds from this race will benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that was very important to Kevin, and local community missions as well.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30AM.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2026.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Proceeds from this race will benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that was very important to Kevin, and local community missions as well.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30AM.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2026.
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Eno River Brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, Hillsborough, 27278, NC, United States
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