Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 15th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Kinston, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $38.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in beautiful Kinston, Lenoir! This vibrant community event aims to promote heart health awareness while celebrating the importance of wellness and fitness. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K run or a fun-filled 1-mile run, with registration fees set at $35 and $25 respectively.
Not only will this race bring together runners and their families, but it also serves a greater purpose—benefiting the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Runners are encouraged to honor loved ones affected by heart-related issues by wearing specially provided "In Honor" or "In Memory" stickers during the race. Embrace the spirit of Heart Month by donning heart-themed costumes or colors for a chance to win exciting prizes in our spirit categories! With awards for the top male and female finishers across various age groups, plus swag bags for all participants and T-shirts for those who register by January 22nd, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come run, celebrate, and support heart health in our community!
Not only will this race bring together runners and their families, but it also serves a greater purpose—benefiting the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Runners are encouraged to honor loved ones affected by heart-related issues by wearing specially provided "In Honor" or "In Memory" stickers during the race. Embrace the spirit of Heart Month by donning heart-themed costumes or colors for a chance to win exciting prizes in our spirit categories! With awards for the top male and female finishers across various age groups, plus swag bags for all participants and T-shirts for those who register by January 22nd, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come run, celebrate, and support heart health in our community!
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 JANUARY 22ND
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 JANUARY 22ND
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.70
CLOSED -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th February 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$28.00
CLOSEDThis event is untimed.
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