Hickory Sunrise Rotary Adaptive 5k and Competitive 5k

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Hickory, North Carolina

$16.90–$38.10 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for an exhilarating day of community spirit at the Hickory Sunrise Rotary Adaptive 5K and Competitive 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the vibrant city of Hickory, Catawba. This exciting event is designed to welcome all racers, including those with visual, physical, or intellectual impairments, ensuring that everyone can participate in the joy of long-distance running. With both a 5K and a miler distance, there's an opportunity for everyone to get involved, whether you choose to run, walk, or roll!

The race kicks off at 9:00 AM at the Salt Block, with day-of registration opening at 8:00 AM. Participants can pick up their race packets the day before at First United Methodist Church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. After the race, stick around for the awards ceremony, where we celebrate the fastest male and female runners in each age bracket and all participants will receive a Disability Awareness Ribbon! This event is not just about racing; it's about community connection and supporting local initiatives, including services for veterans and educational opportunities. Mark your calendar and be part of this unforgettable day that promotes inclusivity and camaraderie!

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Races

5k Timed

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a competitive race division. Please pick up your timing chip as this is how your time will be recorded at the event.

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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5k Non Timed Run/Walk

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This is the NON competitive race division. No bib, no recorded time, just enjoy the event.

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Adaptive 5k Timed

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This is a competitive race division for our ADAPTIVE runners. Please pick up your timing chip as this is how your time is recorded at the event.

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Adaptive 5k Non Timed

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This is the NON competitive race division for our ADAPTIVE runners. No bib, no recorded time, just enjoy the event.

9:00 AM EDT

$38.10

Entries closed
1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$16.90

Entries closed

Organiser's description

BRAND NEW FOR SPRING 2024!

THE HICKORY SUNRISE ROTARY RUN, WALK, AND ROLL ADAPTIVE 5K AND MILER. WE
WELCOME ALL RACERS, INCLUDING PARTICIPANTS IN ALL EVENTS WHO MAY HAVE A PERMANENT VISUAL, PHYSICAL, OR
INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENT THAT AFFECTS THEIR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LONG DISTANCE RUNNING.
RACE DAY IS SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH!

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS NOT ONLY ONE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, BUT TO ALSO FEATURE AND SUPPORT THE ADAPTIVE
COMMUNITY AND DISABILITY SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA COUNTY REGION.

HICKORY SUNRISE ROTARY ALSO WORKS TO SUPPORT VETERANS HELPING VETERANS, CVCC SCHOLARSHIPS, HICKORY
SOUP KITCHEN, AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

YOU WILL ENJOY A FABULOUS DAY OF
CAMARADERIE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT OF RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

HELP US HELP OTHERS!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CREATING AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.

AWARDS:
ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A DISABILITY AWARENESS RIBBON AS PART OF THEIR RACE PACKET!

RACE DETAILS:

PACKET PICK-UP:

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 311 3RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601

5:00 TO 7:00 PM - PACKET PICKUP EVENT! COME GRAB YOUR RACE BIB AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 311 3RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601.

EXTRA-T-SHIRTS WILL ALSO BE SOLD FOR $15/EACH.

RACE DAY:

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH SALT BLOCK 243 3RD AVENUE NE, HICKORY NC 28601

8:00 AM - DAY-OF REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THOSE NOT YET REGISTERED. PACKETS (RACE BIBS) CAN ALSO BE
PICKED UP IF YOU MISSED FRIDAY'S PACKET PICK-UP EVENT.

8:30 AM - DAY-OF REGISTRATION CLOSES.

9:00 AM - RACE STARTS!

9:30 AM - RACE AWARDS FOR FASTEST MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE BRACKET ARE ANNOUNCED.

PARKING:

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 311 3RD AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601; SALT BLOCK: 243 3RD AVENUE NE, HICKORY NC 28601

VOLUNTEERS:

WILL BE STATIONED AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE PARK DIRECTING TRAFFIC.

BATHROOMS:

THERE ARE BATHROOMS FACILITIES INSIDE THE CATAWBA SCIENCE CENTER COMMON AREA.

DAY-OF-REGISTRATION:

WILL BE LOCATED NEAR THE START/FINISH LINE.

MEDIC:

LOCAL EMS/FIREFIGHTERS WILL BE ON SITE TO ADDRESS MINOR MEDICAL ISSUES SHOULD THEY OCCUR
DURING THE RACE.

FOOD AND WATER:

SNACKS AND BOTTLED WATER WILL BE PROVIDED TO RACE PARTICIPANTS.

SPONSOR TENTS:

RACE SPONSOR TENTS WILL BE SET UP IN THE SALT BLOCK LAWN AREA. PLEASE STOP BY THE RACE SPONSOR TENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THE RACE!