Cemetery History Run

Saturday, August 3, 2024 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Raleigh, North Carolina

Free · 1 race

Event summary

Mark your calendars for an exciting and educational experience at the Cemetery History Run on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, in Raleigh, Wake County! This unique event invites runners to delve into the rich history of Raleigh's cemeteries while enjoying a guided 3-mile run. The journey begins at the City Cemetery of Raleigh, where expert run leader Sharon will share fascinating stories and insights about this historic site. Participants will then continue to the beautiful Historic Oakwood Cemetery, exploring its notable landmarks before returning to the starting point. Runners should be prepared to maintain a pace of approximately 11 minutes per mile to keep the group together. Please note that dogs are not allowed on cemetery grounds, and strollers may face challenges on the grassy areas. Don’t forget to bring water to stay hydrated as you embark on this memorable blend of fitness and history!

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Cemetery History Run

8:00 AM EDT

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Organiser's description

Join us on SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD for a guided run while learning about the history of a couple of Raleigh's Cemeteries. The run will begin at the City Cemetery of Raleigh https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkmms9dpSu5KZBVCA where run leader, Sharon, will share some of the history about the cemetery. The run will continue towards Historic Oakwood Cemetery where the group will tour the different sites of the cemetery before returning to the starting point

DETAILS

The will be around 3 miles total and participants must be able to maintain ~11min/mile pace in order to finish the run in a timely manner and keep the group together. Unfortunately dogs will not be allowed at the run as they are not permitted on cemetery grounds. Additionally, strollers may be difficult to navigate over the grassy areas. Be sure to bring water for before, after, and during the run.