Kandace Helms 5k
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lincolnton, North Carolina
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Kandace Helms 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at Betty G Ross Park in Lincolnton, Lincoln. This heartwarming event welcomes everyone—from competitive runners to walkers of all ages, including seniors and children—fostering a spirit of community and encouragement. The race kicks off with a Fun Run at 8 AM, followed by the 5K Run at 8:30 AM. Participants will receive guaranteed event shirts and participation medals if registered by September 5, 2025.
The Kandace Helms 5K is not just a race; it's a celebration of life and love in honor of Kandace Helms, a devoted mother whose memory continues to inspire. This event also supports the Kandace Helms Foundation, a non-profit organization that funds scholarships for Lincoln County graduates and supports youth initiatives. With awards for the top three overall runners and various age groups, this is an exciting opportunity to come together for a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun-filled day. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience—mark your calendars and be part of something special!
The Kandace Helms 5K is not just a race; it's a celebration of life and love in honor of Kandace Helms, a devoted mother whose memory continues to inspire. This event also supports the Kandace Helms Foundation, a non-profit organization that funds scholarships for Lincoln County graduates and supports youth initiatives. With awards for the top three overall runners and various age groups, this is an exciting opportunity to come together for a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun-filled day. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience—mark your calendars and be part of something special!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE EXCITED TO BE BACK FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL KANDACE HELMS 5K EVENT. OUR FIRST EIGHT RACES WERE GREAT SUCCESSES AND FOR THAT WE THANK YOU.
THE KANDACE HELMS 5K IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, FROM COMPETITIVE RUNNERS TO WALKERS INCLUDING SENIORS AND CHILDREN. IT IS ALWAYS AN AMAZING EVENT FULL OF LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
EVENT SHIRTS AND PARTICIPATION MEDALS ARE GUARANTEED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPT 5, 2025.
SATURDAY SEPT. 13TH, 2025 BETTY G ROSS PARK.
LOCAL PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7 AM ON RACE DAY!
8 AM FUN RUN KICKS OFF,
8:30 AM 5K RUN KICKS OFF
AWARDS FOR OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS:
TOP 3 OVERALL (MALE AND FEMALE)
AGE GROUPS (MALE AND FEMALE) AS FOLLOWS: 17 AND UNDER, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+
THE KANDACE HELMS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 THAT FUNDS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LINCOLN COUNTY GRADUATES AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
ABOUT KANDACE HELMS:
KANDACE HELMS WAS A LOVING STAY AT HOME MOM TO PEYTON AND MASON. HER LIFE WAS TAKEN INSTANTLY IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING HER SON PEYTON TO SCHOOL ON MARCH 8, 2016.
KANDACE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD THAT WAS COMPLEMENTED BY HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. THIS WALK IS IN HER MEMORY AND WHERE PEOPLE THAT LOVE HER CAN COME TOGETHER IN HER MEMORY AND GIVE BACK TO OTHERS, LIKE SHE ALWAYS FOUND TIME TO DO.
KANDACE LOVED WATCHING HER SON AND HIS FRIENDS PLAY BASEBALL AT BOGER CITY OPTIMIST. KANDACE WAS A BOARD MEMBER AT THE BOGER CITY OPTIMIST CLUB; SHE HAD BIG DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BALL FIELD. KANDACE ENJOYED THE FELLOWSHIP THE PARENTS SHARE AT BOGER CITY IS SPECIAL; WE ARE ONE BIG FAMILY, SURROUNDING OUR CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT TO PLAY BASEBALL.
THIS RUN/WALK IS IN HER MEMORY AND HELPS FUND THE KANDACE HELMS FOUNDATION WHICH IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C) 3 THAT FUNDS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LINCOLN COUNTY GRADUATES AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO [email protected]
THE KANDACE HELMS 5K IS OPEN TO EVERYONE, FROM COMPETITIVE RUNNERS TO WALKERS INCLUDING SENIORS AND CHILDREN. IT IS ALWAYS AN AMAZING EVENT FULL OF LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT.
EVENT SHIRTS AND PARTICIPATION MEDALS ARE GUARANTEED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPT 5, 2025.
SATURDAY SEPT. 13TH, 2025 BETTY G ROSS PARK.
LOCAL PACKET PICKUP AND REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7 AM ON RACE DAY!
8 AM FUN RUN KICKS OFF,
8:30 AM 5K RUN KICKS OFF
AWARDS FOR OVERALL AND AGE GROUPS:
TOP 3 OVERALL (MALE AND FEMALE)
AGE GROUPS (MALE AND FEMALE) AS FOLLOWS: 17 AND UNDER, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+
THE KANDACE HELMS FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 THAT FUNDS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LINCOLN COUNTY GRADUATES AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
ABOUT KANDACE HELMS:
KANDACE HELMS WAS A LOVING STAY AT HOME MOM TO PEYTON AND MASON. HER LIFE WAS TAKEN INSTANTLY IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE DRIVING HER SON PEYTON TO SCHOOL ON MARCH 8, 2016.
KANDACE ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD THAT WAS COMPLEMENTED BY HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE. THIS WALK IS IN HER MEMORY AND WHERE PEOPLE THAT LOVE HER CAN COME TOGETHER IN HER MEMORY AND GIVE BACK TO OTHERS, LIKE SHE ALWAYS FOUND TIME TO DO.
KANDACE LOVED WATCHING HER SON AND HIS FRIENDS PLAY BASEBALL AT BOGER CITY OPTIMIST. KANDACE WAS A BOARD MEMBER AT THE BOGER CITY OPTIMIST CLUB; SHE HAD BIG DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BALL FIELD. KANDACE ENJOYED THE FELLOWSHIP THE PARENTS SHARE AT BOGER CITY IS SPECIAL; WE ARE ONE BIG FAMILY, SURROUNDING OUR CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT TO PLAY BASEBALL.
THIS RUN/WALK IS IN HER MEMORY AND HELPS FUND THE KANDACE HELMS FOUNDATION WHICH IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C) 3 THAT FUNDS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LINCOLN COUNTY GRADUATES AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO [email protected]
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