Carter's Legacy 5k

Saturday, June 10, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Loogootee, Indiana

$27.50 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the uplifting Carter's Legacy 5K on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in beautiful Loogootee, Martin County, Indiana. This meaningful walk/run honors the memory of Carter Lee Kerns, who tragically passed away just before his first birthday. In the spirit of turning sorrow into hope, his parents established the Carter Lee Kerns Memorial Fund, which supports local non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families in the community.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., followed by the race kickoff at 10:00 a.m. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day, complete with an award ceremony at 11:00 a.m. recognizing the top three males and females in each category, along with plaques for the overall winners. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a heartwarming experience for all involved, and thanks to the generosity of West Boggs Park, there is no gate fee for attendees. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community spirit!

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Carter's Legacy 5k

Incl. $2.50 Fee & Soft Style T-Shirt

Schedule of Events: 8:30 am - Registration for Carter's Legacy 5K begins 9:30 am - The Carter's Legacy 5K begins 11:00 am - The Carter's Legacy 5K awards ceremony begins This event will occur rain or shine. Thanks to the generosity of West Boggs Park, the gate fee will be waived for everyone attending the 5K. So, come on out and enjoy a wonderful family day!

10:00 AM EDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

The 5k walk/run is in loving memory of Carter Lee Kerns, son of Alyssa and Ed Kerns. Carter died in a tragic accident the day before his first birthday. Determined to bring good from tragedy, his parents founded the Carter Lee Kerns Memorial Fund, a permanent endowment fund established at the Martin County Community Foundation. Annual payouts from this fund will go to support non-profit organizations that work to enhance the lives of children and families in Martin County, IN. All race proceeds will go to the Carter Lee Kerns Memorial Fund held and administered by the Community Foundation Partnership Inc. on behalf of the Martin County Community Foundation.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 10:00 a.m. Awards will be given for the top three males and females in each category: <18, 18-33, 34-49, 50-65, >65. Plaques will be awarded for the top male and female overall.

Race Day:

* 8:30 am - Registration Opens (shirt pick up and onsite registration)
* 10:00 am - 5K Begins
* 11:00 am - 5K award ceremony begins
* _THIS EVENT WILL OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE._ Plan to come out and enjoy, no matter what the weather!

Thanks to the generosity of West Boggs Park, the gate fee will be waived for everyone attending the 5k. So, come on out and enjoy!