Kristen's Krew 5K
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the **1st Annual Kristen's Krew 5K** on **Saturday, October 11th, 2025**, in the vibrant community of **Concord, Cabarrus**! This exciting event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt tribute to the inspiring life of Kristen McCartney, who exemplified perseverance in everything she did. The 5K run/walk will kick off at **9 AM ET**, starting and finishing at **Harris Road Middle School**, with a beautiful course along the Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway.
Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to lace up their shoes and join the celebration of resilience, as every step taken will support the **Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship**, aimed at empowering young women in North Carolina to achieve their college dreams. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this event promises to be a fantastic community gathering filled with spirit and motivation. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience that honors a remarkable individual while making a positive impact on future generations!
Participants of all ages and paces are welcome to lace up their shoes and join the celebration of resilience, as every step taken will support the **Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship**, aimed at empowering young women in North Carolina to achieve their college dreams. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this event promises to be a fantastic community gathering filled with spirit and motivation. Don’t miss out on this uplifting experience that honors a remarkable individual while making a positive impact on future generations!
Organiser's Description
The 1st Annual Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a full weekend of exciting events honoring Kristen McCartney and her perseverance - and raising money for the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship. Funds raised will help young women reach their college goals.
Kristen McCartney was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who passed away in 2021. Kristen had a form of epilepsy that was not fully controlled by medication, and could be triggered by sunlight. That never stopped her from living the life she wanted. She played competitive soccer until she went to college, worked a part time job, spent time with friends and family traveling and creating all kinds of memories.
To honor her memory, the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship will support female students from her home state of North Carolina. It takes passion and perseverance to pursue upper-level education. This scholarship will recognize those traits in others, fueling their excitement and encouraging their futures. Students will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and inclusivity.
Female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have volunteer or non-profit experience. To apply, write about what you are passionate about, how you demonstrate perseverance in your life and how you will use your education to make a difference.
Lace up your shoes for a 5K walk/run along the greenway in the Moss Creek community, near Harris Road Middle School in Concord, NC.
WHEN IS KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
The 1st annual Kristen's Krew 5K will be held in early October - the perfect setting for a 5K run in the Charlotte area. Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a weekend-long celebration honoring Kristen McCartney.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
5K run/walk starts at 9am ET
Harris Road Middle School / Concord, NC
WHO CAN RUN KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
_EVERYONE! _The 5K is open to the public. Even if you weren't lucky enough to know Kristen, we welcome you to join as we celebrate the spirit of perseverance. We're going to have a lot of fun and look forward to the Kristen's Krew 5K becoming a community-wide celebration. All paces are welcome!
WHAT'S THE COURSE FOR KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
The majority of our 5K course runs along the Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway. The 5K will start and finish at the Harris Road Middle School. This section of the the Hector Henry Greenway is a paved surface and crosses wetland areas along the Rocky River.
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?
No! When we say all paces are welcome, we mean it. Since the course runs along the greenway and surrounding neighborhood streets, runners/walkers can be comfortable moving at their own pace.
Kristen McCartney was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who passed away in 2021. Kristen had a form of epilepsy that was not fully controlled by medication, and could be triggered by sunlight. That never stopped her from living the life she wanted. She played competitive soccer until she went to college, worked a part time job, spent time with friends and family traveling and creating all kinds of memories.
To honor her memory, the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship will support female students from her home state of North Carolina. It takes passion and perseverance to pursue upper-level education. This scholarship will recognize those traits in others, fueling their excitement and encouraging their futures. Students will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and inclusivity.
Female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have volunteer or non-profit experience. To apply, write about what you are passionate about, how you demonstrate perseverance in your life and how you will use your education to make a difference.
Lace up your shoes for a 5K walk/run along the greenway in the Moss Creek community, near Harris Road Middle School in Concord, NC.
WHEN IS KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
The 1st annual Kristen's Krew 5K will be held in early October - the perfect setting for a 5K run in the Charlotte area. Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a weekend-long celebration honoring Kristen McCartney.
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
5K run/walk starts at 9am ET
Harris Road Middle School / Concord, NC
WHO CAN RUN KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
_EVERYONE! _The 5K is open to the public. Even if you weren't lucky enough to know Kristen, we welcome you to join as we celebrate the spirit of perseverance. We're going to have a lot of fun and look forward to the Kristen's Krew 5K becoming a community-wide celebration. All paces are welcome!
WHAT'S THE COURSE FOR KRISTEN'S KREW 5K?
The majority of our 5K course runs along the Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway. The 5K will start and finish at the Harris Road Middle School. This section of the the Hector Henry Greenway is a paved surface and crosses wetland areas along the Rocky River.
IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?
No! When we say all paces are welcome, we mean it. Since the course runs along the greenway and surrounding neighborhood streets, runners/walkers can be comfortable moving at their own pace.
Kristen's Krew 5K
