Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, in the scenic town of Hillsborough, Orange! This exciting event kicks off at 9:30 AM from Eno River Brewing and takes participants on a picturesque route through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
This race honors the memory of Captain Kevin Dendy, a dedicated member of the North Carolina National Guard who served in Kuwait during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only did he provide essential medical care for soldiers overseas, but he also had a passion for the great outdoors, which included running, hiking, and more. Tragically, Kevin lost his life in a motorcycle accident in December 2021.
The proceeds from this heartfelt event will support Vets To Vets United, an organization that pairs disabled veterans with rescue service dogs, creating life-changing bonds. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal for all registered runners. Plus, it's a dog-friendly event, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the fun! Don’t forget that packet pickup starts at 8
This race honors the memory of Captain Kevin Dendy, a dedicated member of the North Carolina National Guard who served in Kuwait during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only did he provide essential medical care for soldiers overseas, but he also had a passion for the great outdoors, which included running, hiking, and more. Tragically, Kevin lost his life in a motorcycle accident in December 2021.
The proceeds from this heartfelt event will support Vets To Vets United, an organization that pairs disabled veterans with rescue service dogs, creating life-changing bonds. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal for all registered runners. Plus, it's a dog-friendly event, so feel free to bring your furry friends along for the fun! Don’t forget that packet pickup starts at 8
Organiser's Description
Come out and join us on SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH for the 5TH ANNUAL KEVIN DENDY MEMORIAL 5K! This year the race will be starting at ENO RIVER BREWING and running through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
Proceeds from this race will benefit _VETS TO VETS UNITED [https://www.vetstovetsunited.org/]._ Vets To Vets United unites disabled veterans with rescue service dogs to save and enrich lives.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30AM.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2026.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
Proceeds from this race will benefit _VETS TO VETS UNITED [https://www.vetstovetsunited.org/]._ Vets To Vets United unites disabled veterans with rescue service dogs to save and enrich lives.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30AM.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE DEADLINE IS MARCH 11, 2026.
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Eno River Brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, Hillsborough, 27278, NC, United States
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