Raise the Roof 5k
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EST
Gastonia, North Carolina
Event summary
Join us for the Raise the Roof 5K on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, in the beautiful surroundings of Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, Gaston! This exciting event not only offers an official 5K race but also supports a noble cause—the Special Needs Community initiative aimed at creating a co-housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat course that loops around the picturesque Rankin Lake, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Choose to challenge yourself with the 5K, which features two loops around the lake, or take part in the Family Fun Walk, a more leisurely one-loop experience. Your involvement will directly contribute to building a supportive and sustainable environment for those in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat course that loops around the picturesque Rankin Lake, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Choose to challenge yourself with the 5K, which features two loops around the lake, or take part in the Family Fun Walk, a more leisurely one-loop experience. Your involvement will directly contribute to building a supportive and sustainable environment for those in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day outdoors!
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Help the Special Needs Community initiative Raise the Roof.literally!
Your participation will help raise the roof on a co-housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join us for the rare chance to run an official 5K at Rankin Lake Park!Special Needs Community Initiative is working to build a co-housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We envision a community that supports residents through lifes challenges and joys; that fosters independence as well as a connection with each other and the larger community; and an environment that is safe and sustainable.
Race is on flat course around Rankin Lake park and suitable for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. The 5K is two loops around Rankin Lake and the Family Fun Walk is one loop.
Your participation will help raise the roof on a co-housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join us for the rare chance to run an official 5K at Rankin Lake Park!Special Needs Community Initiative is working to build a co-housing community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We envision a community that supports residents through lifes challenges and joys; that fosters independence as well as a connection with each other and the larger community; and an environment that is safe and sustainable.
Race is on flat course around Rankin Lake park and suitable for runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. The 5K is two loops around Rankin Lake and the Family Fun Walk is one loop.
Location
1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, 28052, NC, United States
Raise the Roof 5k
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