The Gremlin

  • Date Sat 15th February 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Mint Hill, North Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join us for The Gremlin, an inspiring CSAUP event taking place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in beautiful Mint Hill, Mecklenburg. This event is dedicated to honoring the memory of our beloved F3 brother, Rick Pinto, who embodied the spirit of perseverance and community. From 8 AM to 10 AM, participants of all fitness levels are invited to challenge themselves with a variety of workout options, including bootcamp sessions, gear workouts, and run/ruck/walk activities.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to get moving, The Gremlin offers something for everyone. This event not only celebrates Rick's remarkable journey from a 5K to a marathon but also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying active and supporting one another. Come be part of this uplifting experience and help us keep Rick's legacy alive while fostering camaraderie and fitness in our community!

Organiser's Description

WHEN: Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 8am 10am

WHO: Any pax looking for challenge.

WHAT: This is a CSAUP event in honor of our fallen F3 brother Rick Pinto. We will have something for everyone: Bootcamp and gear workouts as well as run/ruck/walk options. This is an event for anyone looking to support the cause.

Rick Pinto
9/30/1967 1/13/2018

Rick was born in Somerville, New Jersey on September 30, 1967. Rick received a BA in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During his time at UNCC, he met his wife Tonya, and they married June 3, 1995. Rick was very active in his younger years, but as we all know, life gets in the way and as we get older, we get busy and forget to take care of ourselves like we should. Rick decided that he wanted to get back in shape to be more active with his family and to make sure he was around for them in the future. He decided to sell his riding mower and start working out, and that is what he did.

He started working out with F3 and there he received his F3 name Gremlin and his journey to getting in shape started. Rick signed up for his first 5K in the town of Mint Hill and that was the launching point for his running. Rick ran several races and had set a goal of running a half marathon in December of 2016 and he did, he went from a 5k to half marathon in less than a year. Rick then went on to do a marathon in Myrtle Beach SC in March of 2017 and then had signed up for the marathon in 2018. Rick passed away following an 18-mile training run on January 13, 2018.

Rick was a loving father and husband and a true HIM High Impact Male. Rick coached his daughters in sports, he was a leader in his church where he taught Sunday School. Rick left his impression on many of those lucky enough to know him and his legacy still lives on through his family and friends. We honor Rick each year with a workout in his honor that is fittingly called The Gremlin.

Races

  • The Gremlin 2025

    Incl. Event Shirt

    Sat 15th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    Free

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Location

8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, 28227, NC, United States

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