CARA RUN For Their Lives! 2024
- Date Sat 24th August 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Sanford, North Carolina
- Price $10.00 - $55.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual CARA RUN For Their Lives! on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in beautiful Sanford, Lee! This exciting event not only promotes fitness but also supports a noble cause—the Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA), a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter dedicated to finding forever homes for abandoned pets. Participants can choose between a scenic 5k or a challenging 10k race through Historic Sanford and its picturesque Greenway. The 5k kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10k at 8:15 AM, with a special "Challenge" option for those ready to conquer both distances.
If running isn't your thing, you can still make a difference by opting for the virtual (or "SLEEP") option, where you can complete the race at your own pace and receive a stylish race t-shirt sent right to your door! Every entry helps CARA continue its vital work, as the shelter relies solely on the generosity of participants and donors. With over 400 animals finding homes last year alone, your support is crucial! Don’t miss out—register by August 12th to guarantee your t-shirt size and be part of this inspiring
If running isn't your thing, you can still make a difference by opting for the virtual (or "SLEEP") option, where you can complete the race at your own pace and receive a stylish race t-shirt sent right to your door! Every entry helps CARA continue its vital work, as the shelter relies solely on the generosity of participants and donors. With over 400 animals finding homes last year alone, your support is crucial! Don’t miss out—register by August 12th to guarantee your t-shirt size and be part of this inspiring
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 16th Year !!! as we RUN For Their Lives! on Saturday August 24, 2024. We have an In-Person Option as well as a Virtual (or SLEEP) Option!
Run for Their Lives! has become one of CARA's biggest fundraisers to keep our shelter in operation. Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption is a no-kill, non-profit Animal Shelter in Sanford, NC. In operation since 2004, dedicated volunteers and animal advocates took over the rescue from the San-Lee Humane Society. Since that time, CARA has been growing and helping more and more unwanted, stray, abandoned dogs and cats find their furrrever homes! Since CARA does not receive any public funding or assistance, every penny raised goes right to the care and well being of the animals! We're fueled completely by these events and the generosity of our supporters! CARA helped to find homes for over 400 animals in 2022!!
Please consider signing up and RUN our beautiful (maaaaybe a few hills!) 5k or 10k through Historic Sanford and our Greenway on Saturday August 24th! We will again offer our "Challenge" and you can RUN BOTH courses! (Special Medal for Challenge Finishers! PLUS award for top Male &Female ) or run VIRTUALLY ! Run the CARA course at your own time/schedule (course maps on this site) OR find your own 5k/10k course to RUN ! ORRR if Running is not your cup of tea, and you would like to support CARA and get a great race t-shirt, enjoy the comfort of your bed and SLEEP for Their Lives! (your T-shirt will be mailed to you! ) Whichever option you choose, you will know that you are helping to provide better lives for the many unwanted animals here in Central North Carolina.
The 5k Race will begin at Kiwanis Park at 7:30am, The 10k Race will begin at 8:15am (For those running the "Challenge" and are running both courses, you would start at 7:30 with the 5k group, come back and wait until 8:15am to start with the 10k group).
YOUR REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K OR 10K WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE OPTION TO ADD A T-SHIRT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5 (NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR VIRTUAL/SLEEP AND CHALLENGE REGISTRANTS!)
***REGISTER BY AUGUST 12TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE! ***
Thank you for your ongoing support of Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption ; Where Pets become family!!
***There will be no advance Packet/ BIB Pick UP*** All BIB Pick ups and New Registrations will begin Saturday morning at 6:30am! ***
Run for Their Lives! has become one of CARA's biggest fundraisers to keep our shelter in operation. Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption is a no-kill, non-profit Animal Shelter in Sanford, NC. In operation since 2004, dedicated volunteers and animal advocates took over the rescue from the San-Lee Humane Society. Since that time, CARA has been growing and helping more and more unwanted, stray, abandoned dogs and cats find their furrrever homes! Since CARA does not receive any public funding or assistance, every penny raised goes right to the care and well being of the animals! We're fueled completely by these events and the generosity of our supporters! CARA helped to find homes for over 400 animals in 2022!!
Please consider signing up and RUN our beautiful (maaaaybe a few hills!) 5k or 10k through Historic Sanford and our Greenway on Saturday August 24th! We will again offer our "Challenge" and you can RUN BOTH courses! (Special Medal for Challenge Finishers! PLUS award for top Male &Female ) or run VIRTUALLY ! Run the CARA course at your own time/schedule (course maps on this site) OR find your own 5k/10k course to RUN ! ORRR if Running is not your cup of tea, and you would like to support CARA and get a great race t-shirt, enjoy the comfort of your bed and SLEEP for Their Lives! (your T-shirt will be mailed to you! ) Whichever option you choose, you will know that you are helping to provide better lives for the many unwanted animals here in Central North Carolina.
The 5k Race will begin at Kiwanis Park at 7:30am, The 10k Race will begin at 8:15am (For those running the "Challenge" and are running both courses, you would start at 7:30 with the 5k group, come back and wait until 8:15am to start with the 10k group).
YOUR REGISTRATION FOR THE 5K OR 10K WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE OPTION TO ADD A T-SHIRT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5 (NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR VIRTUAL/SLEEP AND CHALLENGE REGISTRANTS!)
***REGISTER BY AUGUST 12TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE! ***
Thank you for your ongoing support of Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption ; Where Pets become family!!
***There will be no advance Packet/ BIB Pick UP*** All BIB Pick ups and New Registrations will begin Saturday morning at 6:30am! ***
Races
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CARA Run for Their Lives! 2024 5k
Includes Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 24th August 2024 (7:30AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSEDIn Person 5k Race on Saturday August 24th. Run or Walk or any combo! Leashed Dogs Welcomed in the race! The 5k Race begins promptly at 7:30am -
CARA Run for Their Lives! 2024 10k
Includes Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 24th August 2024 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSEDIn Person 10k Race on Saturday August 24th. Leashed Dogs welcomed to run with you! The 10k Race will begin promptly at 8:15am. -
Virtual Run (Or SLEEP!) for Their Lives! 2024
Includes Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex)
$30.00
CLOSEDVirtual Option - Run can be completed anytime, any place. 5k or 10k ! You do NOT have to submit your Run Time/ Info. OR just SLEEEP in For Their Lives! (Your T-shirt will be mailed to you for both Virtual and Sleep Options!) -
CHALLENGE Run! (Both 5k and 10k) 2024
Includes Cotton T-Shirt (Unisex)
Sat 24th August 2024 (7:30AM EDT)
$55.00
CLOSEDRun Both the 5k and 10k Course to earn the special Challenge Medal!! Awards given to Overall Challenge Winners M/F (Start at 7:30am with the 5k runners, come back to the finish and wait until 8:15am to begin the 10k Race) -
KID'S FUN RUN! 1/2 Mile
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 24th August 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSEDKids 12 and under can Run/Walk the 1/2 mile paved loop in Kiwanis Park (the loop right besides the Splash Pad and Playground area. All Kids receive a special finisher medal! T-Shirt is included in your Registration! -
KID'S FUN RUN! 1/2 Mile (NO T-SHIRT OPTION)
Sat 24th August 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$10.00
CLOSEDKids 12 and under can Run/Walk the 1/2 mile paved loop in Kiwanis Park (the loop right besides the Splash Pad and Playground area. All Kids receive a special finisher medal! (This is the NO SHIRT OPTION)
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