Kristen's Krew 5K

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Concord, North Carolina
  • Price $48.70
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 1st Annual Kristen's Krew 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in the beautiful Concord, Cabarrus! This exciting event not only invites participants of all skill levels to join in a fun and invigorating 5K run/walk, but it also celebrates the incredible spirit of Kristen McCartney, a young woman whose perseverance inspired many. The race kicks off at 9 AM ET, starting and finishing at Harris Road Middle School, and will primarily follow the scenic Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway.

Join the community in honoring Kristen’s legacy while supporting the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship, which aims to empower young women in North Carolina to pursue their college dreams. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to partake in this uplifting experience. Remember, the last day to guarantee a t-shirt with your registration is October 1st, so sign up soon! Come out to enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, inspiration, and the joy of movement as we celebrate perseverance together.

Organiser's Description

YOUR LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE RECEIVING A T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST!

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.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

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1251 Patriot's Pride Blvd, Concord, 28027, NC, United States

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