Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wadesboro, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Kenneth Brown Memorial Scholarship 5K event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of Wadesboro, Anson! This uplifting occasion not only promises a fun-filled day of running but also serves a vital purpose—supporting young individuals aiming to pursue careers in skilled trades such as electrical work, welding, HVAC, plumbing, and automotive technology.
Established in memory of Kenneth Brown, who was passionate about hands-on work and dedicated to building his future in the trades, this event will raise funds to provide a scholarship to a deserving high school senior. By participating in the 5K, you’ll be honoring Kenneth's incredible work ethic and spirit while helping to empower the next generation of skilled professionals. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a meaningful cause that celebrates hard work, community, and opportunity!
Established in memory of Kenneth Brown, who was passionate about hands-on work and dedicated to building his future in the trades, this event will raise funds to provide a scholarship to a deserving high school senior. By participating in the 5K, you’ll be honoring Kenneth's incredible work ethic and spirit while helping to empower the next generation of skilled professionals. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a meaningful cause that celebrates hard work, community, and opportunity!
Organiser's Description
The scholarship was established by Renee (Kenneth's mom) and Benny Dennis in honor of their commitment to supporting young people pursuing skilled trades.
Proceeds from this 5k event will go directly toward funding the scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in skilled trades, such as electrical work, welding, HVAC, plumbing, automotive technology, and many more.
Kenneth was passionate about hands-on work and was actively pursuing his own path in the trades-- he was interning with the Town of Wadesboro and also working at Papa Joe's.
The scholarship honors his work ethic, spirit, and the future he was building. Your support will help us carry on his legacy by giving another young person the opportunity to follow a similar path.
Proceeds from this 5k event will go directly toward funding the scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in skilled trades, such as electrical work, welding, HVAC, plumbing, automotive technology, and many more.
Kenneth was passionate about hands-on work and was actively pursuing his own path in the trades-- he was interning with the Town of Wadesboro and also working at Papa Joe's.
The scholarship honors his work ethic, spirit, and the future he was building. Your support will help us carry on his legacy by giving another young person the opportunity to follow a similar path.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 02 JUN
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