Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Kinston, North Carolina
- Price $27.75 - $38.35
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Kinston, Lenoir! This vibrant community event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and celebrate Heart Month. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K or a more leisurely 1-mile Fun Run, making it a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get involved, regardless of fitness level.
Join fellow runners in honoring loved ones affected by heart-related issues while enjoying a festive atmosphere filled with heart-themed costumes and colors. Participants can look forward to exciting awards for the top finishers in various age categories, as well as special prizes for the best spirit costumes. All proceeds will benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t forget to register by December 31, 2024, to snag your exclusive race T-shirt! Come out and make a difference in your community while promoting health and wellness at this uplifting event!
Join fellow runners in honoring loved ones affected by heart-related issues while enjoying a festive atmosphere filled with heart-themed costumes and colors. Participants can look forward to exciting awards for the top finishers in various age categories, as well as special prizes for the best spirit costumes. All proceeds will benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t forget to register by December 31, 2024, to snag your exclusive race T-shirt! Come out and make a difference in your community while promoting health and wellness at this uplifting event!
Organiser's Description
THIS PURPOSE OF THIS RACE IS TO BRING TOGETHER THE HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY AND TO HIGHLIGHT HEART MONTH. WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HEART HEALTH. WE WANT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE HEART RELATED SERVICES AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY. WE HOPE THAT THIS RACE WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT! WE WILL HAVE PROVIDERS ON SITE TO SPEAK WITH YOU ON RACE DAY! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LENOIR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. ADDITIONALLY, RUNNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RUN IN HONOR OF SOMEONE DEALING WITH HEART RELATED DIAGNOSES OR IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE LOST TO HEART RELATED DIAGNOSES. WE WILL HAVE IN HONOR/IN MEMORY STICKERS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WEAR DURING THEIR RUN. WE WILL HAVE RED RIBBONS FOR PARTICIPANTS AS WELL. RUNNERS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO ADORN THEMSELVES IN HEART MONTH COLORS, OR HEART THEMED COSTUMES AND TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN IN SPIRIT CATEGORIES!
REGISTRATION FEES:
* 5K - $35
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PRIZES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN FOR SPIRIT AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WITH THE BEST HEART THEMED COSTUMES. SWAG BAG GIFTS FOR ALL RUNNERS.
GIVEAWAY:
T-SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY 12/31/2024
REGISTRATION FEES:
* 5K - $35
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY: 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PRIZES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN FOR SPIRIT AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS WITH THE BEST HEART THEMED COSTUMES. SWAG BAG GIFTS FOR ALL RUNNERS.
GIVEAWAY:
T-SHIRTS FOR PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY 12/31/2024
Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run