Carolina Sweetheart 5k In Memory of Chris and Cody Gragg

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Lenoir, North Carolina
$27.50–$43.40 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the Carolina Sweetheart 5K in Memory of Chris and Cody Gragg on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Lenoir, Caldwell. This uplifting event celebrates the lives of Chris and Cody while supporting local children and families through a dedicated non-profit organization established in their honor. The race will kick off at 8:30 AM at 1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645, and participants can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with community spirit.

With both in-person and virtual options available, runners of all skill levels can participate in this 5K event. Be sure to arrive early for race day sign-ups and final packet pickup, which will take place from 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as various age groups, ensuring everyone has a chance to shine. Sign up by March 17 to secure your race t-shirt and join us in keeping the memory of Chris and Cody alive while making a positive impact in the community!

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Races

  • 5k Timed

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    This is the timed event division. Please pick up you bib and timing chip race morning!

    8:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

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  • 5k Non Timed Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    This is the non timed division. No chip, no time.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Virtual 5k. Run your own course at your own time and submit your results.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $27.50

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Organiser's description

RETURNING FOR 2023: A VIRTUAL OPTION, A NEW LOCATION AND A NEW DISTANCE OF A 5K ,



RACE DETAILS:

8:30 AM 5K KICKS OFF: 1050 ZACKS FORK RD. LENOIR, NC 28645

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM RACE DAY SIGN UPS AND FINAL PACKET PICKUP. WE WILL OFFER RACE SIGN UPS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY $40

*SIGN UP BY MARCH 17 TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT



FRIDAY NIGHT (MARCH 24TH)

WE WILL OFFER EARLY PACKET PICK UP: 4 PM - 7 PM

CENTRAL ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, FAMILY CENTER, 107 WILLOW ST, LENOIR NC 28645

AWARDS: TOP (3) OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE

AGE GROUPS: TOP (3) MALE AND FEMALE

0-9

10-14

15-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70-79

80+





VIRTUAL RUNNERS. YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE DURING REGISTRATION TO ADD ON A SHIPPING FEE FOR US TO SHIP YOUR T-SHIRT AND RACE PACKET BAG TO YOU. MAKE SURE YOU GET SIGNED UP BY MARCH 17TH TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT. YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR RESULTS STARTING FRIDAY MORNING THRU SUNDAY EVENING BACK ON YOUR PROFILE PAGE.





ON MARCH 25, 2017, OUR FAMILY CHANGED FOREVER WHEN FATHER AND SON, CHRIS AND CODY GRAGG, WERE KILLED IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. FOLLOWING THEIR DEATHS, PEOPLE BEGAN GIVING DONATIONS IN THEIR MEMORY. TOUCHED BY THIS GENEROSITY, WE ESTABLISHED A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN HONOR OF CHRIS & CODY WITH A DEDICATED FOCUS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CAROLINA SWEETHEART 5K, NAMED FOR CHRIS FAVORITE TREE THE CAROLINA SWEETHEART, YOU HELP US KEEP THEIR MEMORIES ALIVE AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AT THE SAME TIME.



FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CALL 828-302-2331 OR E-MAIL [email protected]

Please mail paper applications to 6029 Gold Creek Estates Drive Hickory, NC 28601. Make check out to Foothills Outdoorsman Association.

Location

1050 Zacks Fork Rd, Lenoir, 28645, NC, United States

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