Leah's Legacy
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Charleston, West Virginia
- Price $18.95 - $28.95
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Leah was a passionate athlete whose unwavering team-first attitude inspired everyone around her. Tragically, she lost her life in an accident during her freshman soccer season, but her legacy lives on through this event and the Memorial Scholarship Fund established by her family. This fund awards scholarships to senior athletes who exemplify the same dedication and sportsmanship that Leah embodied. Don't miss your chance to honor Leah's memory while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit. With multiple award categories for individuals and teams, everyone has a chance to shine!
Organiser's Description
The event will start at Charleston City Center (Slack Plaza), proceed towards the boulevard, and end back at Charleston City Center (Slack Plaza). Leah Strickland was active in multiple sports and very competitive with a team first, ALL IN attitude. She encouraged her teammates and put the best interests of her team and teammates before her own. On August 31, 2022, a few weeks into her freshman season she lost her life in a car accident while coming home from a soccer game. The Strickland Family chose to honor Leahs memory, character, and love of athletics by establishing a Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides scholarships for Senior Athletes who embody those same characteristics.
Race Award Categories:
* Top 3 Overall Male & Female
* Top Masters Male & Female (40+)
* Age Groups (Top Male & Female runners) 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
* Top 3 Fastest Adult Teams (Minimum of 5 members-must be co-ed)
Races
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In PERSON 5K Run (TIMED)
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (5:00PM EDT)
$28.95
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In PERSON 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (5:05PM EDT)
$23.95
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In PERSON Fun Run for Kids
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$18.95
Kids to run through Slack Plaza and Brawley Walkway and back after the run/walk finishes. 10 and under please. -
VIRTUAL 5K Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.95
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VIRTUAL 2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.95
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