4th Annual TarHeel Challenge Academy Run/Walk-A-Thon (5k run/walk and Virtual)

Saturday, February 3, 2024 Past event
8:00 AM EST
Albemarle, North Carolina
$25.00 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 4th Annual TarHeel Challenge Academy Run/Walk-A-Thon, taking place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in beautiful Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina! This vibrant event features a 5K run/walk, inviting participants of all ages to come together for a great cause. Join us next to the YMCA Pavilion at 115 C. B. Crook Dr, where you can enjoy the thrill of competition while supporting at-risk youth aged 16-18 through the Tarheel Challenge Academy.

Not only will you have the chance to promote a healthy lifestyle, but your participation will also help fund essential activities for the academy's students, such as graduation events and celebrations. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, every step you take contributes to a brighter future for these young individuals. Plus, registered participants will receive a commemorative shirt and have the opportunity to earn awards for the top finishers! Don't miss out on this uplifting event—register today and help us make a difference in the lives of our youth!

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Races

  • 5k Walk/Run

    Includes T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $25.00

    Entries closed
  • 5k Virtual Event

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $25.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

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Date: 7/24/2024 Location: Next to the YMCA Pavilion (Albemarle)

115 C. B. Crook Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001

Virtual Participants will have their shirt mailed to you!

Get ready to lace up your running and walking shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual Tarheel Academy Challenge 5k Run/Walk-a-Thon!

We invite you, your family, and friends to participate in this exciting event that supports a vital cause - providing intervention and reclamation for 16-18 year old at-risk youth at Tarheel Challenge Academy.

Why Participate? The Walk-a-Thon is a crucial part of our program, and the donations collected go a long way in funding graduation-related activities such as Activity Day, Military Ball, and Graduation gifts. Your participation not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also contributes directly to the success of our students.

About Tarheel Challenge Academy: Tarheel Challenge Academy aims to provide intervention and reclamation for at-risk youth aged 16-18. Our goal is to produce program graduates equipped with values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as productive citizens.



How You Can Help:

Register: Sign up for the 5k Run or the Walk-a-Thon and encourage your friends and family to join.
Donate: Every dollar counts! Make a donation to support the graduation-related activities for our students.
Spread the Word: Share this announcement with your network to help us reach a wider audience.
In the spirit of tradition, we extend our deepest gratitude to our parents and community for their overwhelming support in the past. Let's continue this tradition and make the 3rd Annual Tarheel Academy Challenge a resounding success!

Awards will be Top Female/Male Custom Engraved Tumbler

And Medals for top 5 Male/Female



***To Guarantee a shirt for Race day you must register by 7/25 by 10:00Am. Registration's after that will be printed and ready for pick up Tuesday at Uwharrie Dash

Location

115 C. B. Crook Dr, Albemarle, 28001, NC, United States

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