Love Thy Neighbor 5k & 10k Race/Walk
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
China Grove, North Carolina
$11.60–$32.80 · 3 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and invigorating experience at the 8th Annual Love Thy Neighbor 5k & 10k Race/Walk, taking place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in the charming town of China Grove, North Carolina. Hosted at Concordia Lutheran Church, this community event not only promotes health and wellness but also honors the inspiring story of Kassidy Sechler. Participants can choose between the 5k and 10k race distances, both of which wind through the picturesque countryside of the Atwell Township.
The day kicks off with a delicious breakfast for all racers and walkers, followed by exciting raffle bidding and a thrilling kids' fun run. With awards for the top finishers in each age group and trophies for overall male and female winners, this event promises to be both competitive and fun! Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this uplifting event while supporting a wonderful cause. Be sure to register by March 10 to guarantee your event t-shirt and join your neighbors in celebrating community spirit and resilience!
The day kicks off with a delicious breakfast for all racers and walkers, followed by exciting raffle bidding and a thrilling kids' fun run. With awards for the top finishers in each age group and trophies for overall male and female winners, this event promises to be both competitive and fun! Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this uplifting event while supporting a wonderful cause. Be sure to register by March 10 to guarantee your event t-shirt and join your neighbors in celebrating community spirit and resilience!
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Races
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5k Run / Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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10k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$32.80
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Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee &
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$11.60
Organiser's description
Concordia Lutheran Church & Trinity Lutheran Church presents the 8th Annual Love Thy Neighbor 5k & 10k Race/Walk, Breakfast, & Raffle honoring Kassidy Sechler - read Kassidy's story below and also at https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/03/02/kassidy-sechler-is-still-fighting/!
March 16, 2024 - Rain or Shine!
Race Location - Concordia Lutheran Church, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023
Parking: Runners, please park at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 453 Concordia Church Rd, China Grove. Shuttle service will be provided to Concordia Church for race check-in and start. Thank you!
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than this. Mark 12:31
Shirts: Short-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered runners. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by March 10.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Breakfast (included for all racers/walkers - others by donation)
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Raffle Bidding Starts
8:00 a.m. - 5k & 10k Races Start
10:00 a.m. - Kids' Fun Run Starts
10:45 a.m. - Awards
11:00 a.m. - Raffle Bidding Closes
We partner with with the Salisbury Rowan Runners to enhance our 5K and 10K races as well as the fun run. All runners will be accurately timed, the course measured and medals will be presented to the top three in each age group. Complete results will be posted at Salisbury Rowan Runners https://salisburyrowanrunners.org/2021-results after the race.
Awards: - Trophies for overall male & female in the 5k and 10k and top 3 age group awards: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
Fees:
5k race / walk / t-shirt - $30
10k race / walk / t-shirt - $30
Fun Run - $10
T-shirt only - $20 - At this link - For t-shirt purchase without 5k/10k race https://dales.itemorder.com/shop (Enter sale code NEIGHBOR online deadline is Sunday, March 10, 11:59 p.m.)
Breakfast Only - Donation (Breakfast is included for all racers/walkers)
Course Information: - Both races begin and end at Concordia Lutheran Church (185 Concordia Church Road). The courses are out and back and take you through the rolling countryside of the Atwell Township community. There are two water stations for the 5k and three for the 10k.
Like us on Facebook for all the updates - https://www.facebook.com/LoveThyNeighborRace/
From His fullness, we have all received grace upon grace. John 1:16
Thank you to Atwell Fire Department, Russell Foster (trophies), Starnes Family (cooking), and Silent Auction Donors.
Info: 704-202-4975 - Jason Ritchie - [email protected]
March 16, 2024 - Rain or Shine!
Race Location - Concordia Lutheran Church, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023
Parking: Runners, please park at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 453 Concordia Church Rd, China Grove. Shuttle service will be provided to Concordia Church for race check-in and start. Thank you!
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than this. Mark 12:31
Shirts: Short-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered runners. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by March 10.
Schedule of Events:
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Breakfast (included for all racers/walkers - others by donation)
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Raffle Bidding Starts
8:00 a.m. - 5k & 10k Races Start
10:00 a.m. - Kids' Fun Run Starts
10:45 a.m. - Awards
11:00 a.m. - Raffle Bidding Closes
We partner with with the Salisbury Rowan Runners to enhance our 5K and 10K races as well as the fun run. All runners will be accurately timed, the course measured and medals will be presented to the top three in each age group. Complete results will be posted at Salisbury Rowan Runners https://salisburyrowanrunners.org/2021-results after the race.
Awards: - Trophies for overall male & female in the 5k and 10k and top 3 age group awards: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
Fees:
5k race / walk / t-shirt - $30
10k race / walk / t-shirt - $30
Fun Run - $10
T-shirt only - $20 - At this link - For t-shirt purchase without 5k/10k race https://dales.itemorder.com/shop (Enter sale code NEIGHBOR online deadline is Sunday, March 10, 11:59 p.m.)
Breakfast Only - Donation (Breakfast is included for all racers/walkers)
Course Information: - Both races begin and end at Concordia Lutheran Church (185 Concordia Church Road). The courses are out and back and take you through the rolling countryside of the Atwell Township community. There are two water stations for the 5k and three for the 10k.
Like us on Facebook for all the updates - https://www.facebook.com/LoveThyNeighborRace/
From His fullness, we have all received grace upon grace. John 1:16
Thank you to Atwell Fire Department, Russell Foster (trophies), Starnes Family (cooking), and Silent Auction Donors.
Info: 704-202-4975 - Jason Ritchie - [email protected]
Location
185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, 28023, NC, United States
Love Thy Neighbor 5k & 10k Race/Walk
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