Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run
- Date Sat 27th February 2027
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Kinston, North Carolina
- Price $28.00 - $49.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Heart Strides 8K, 5K, and Fun Run on Saturday, February 27, 2027, in beautiful Kinston, Lenoir! This vibrant event aims to unite our community while highlighting the importance of heart health during Heart Month. Runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in a choice of distances: the challenging 8K, the rewarding 5K, or the family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run.
All proceeds will benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation, contributing to vital heart-related services in our area. Participants are encouraged to run in honor of those affected by heart conditions, wearing heart-themed colors and costumes for a chance to win exciting spirit awards. With registration fees starting at just $25, everyone can take part in this uplifting event that promotes health and wellness. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a swag bag and a commemorative t-shirt if you register by January 30th! Come celebrate heart health and community spirit at the Heart Strides event!
All proceeds will benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation, contributing to vital heart-related services in our area. Participants are encouraged to run in honor of those affected by heart conditions, wearing heart-themed colors and costumes for a chance to win exciting spirit awards. With registration fees starting at just $25, everyone can take part in this uplifting event that promotes health and wellness. Don't miss out on the chance to receive a swag bag and a commemorative t-shirt if you register by January 30th! Come celebrate heart health and community spirit at the Heart Strides 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. 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 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
* 8K - $45
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* 5K - TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* 5K - 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+
* 8K - TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* 8K - 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 30TH.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* 5K - $35
* 8K - $45
* 1-MILE FUN RUN - $25
AWARDS/RACE CATEGORIES:
* 5K - TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* 5K - 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+
* 8K - TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
* 8K - 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 30TH.
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