Troop NC-2015 Race and Ruck
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
New Bern, North Carolina
$38.35 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Troop NC-2015 Race and Ruck on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the beautiful city of New Bern, Craven. This exciting event features a 5K trail race that promises a fun and challenging experience for all participants. The race will take place at the scenic Martin Marietta Park, where runners will navigate a picturesque loop that includes both improved gravel paths and natural trails, all while enjoying the great outdoors.
Participants can choose to either run the 5K or take on the added challenge of the Ruck division, where they’ll complete the same course while carrying a pack that weighs at least 20% of their body weight. This family-friendly event welcomes leashed pets and features chip timing for accurate results. With individual awards for overall, division, and age group winners, along with refreshments and goodies from sponsors, it's a fantastic opportunity to support youth development programs while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit. Register by May 3 to ensure your t-shirt size and be part of this wonderful event!
Participants can choose to either run the 5K or take on the added challenge of the Ruck division, where they’ll complete the same course while carrying a pack that weighs at least 20% of their body weight. This family-friendly event welcomes leashed pets and features chip timing for accurate results. With individual awards for overall, division, and age group winners, along with refreshments and goodies from sponsors, it's a fantastic opportunity to support youth development programs while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit. Register by May 3 to ensure your t-shirt size and be part of this wonderful event!
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Races
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5k Trail Race
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$38.35
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5k Ruck race
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$38.35
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$38.35
Organiser's description
The Troop NC-2015 Trail Race and Ruck 5K is hosted by Two Rivers Churchs (New Bern, NC) Trail Life and American Heritage Girls Troops NC-2015. These youth development programs offer spiritual growth, life skills, outdoor activities, citizenship development, and fellowship in a Christian community. Race proceeds directly benefit programming for the youth.
https://www.traillifeusa.com/
https://americanheritagegirls.org/
The race course is at the City of New Berns new Martin Marietta Park (700 S Glenburnie Road, New Bern). Start/Finish line is at the Lake Front Pavilion. The 5 kilometer, uncertified, trail course features a scenic loop with out and back legs over improved gravel (Dragonfly Trail) and natural trails (Island Pond Trail). There is very little elevation change on the course. Runners and hikers looking for a challenge can sign up for the Ruck Race division, participants will complete the same 5K course, but are required to provide and wear a pack. Packs should weigh at least 20% of participants body weight. Run/Ruck divisions will corral start with chip timing provided by Run the East. The course is not stroller friendly, leashed pets are welcome, and one water station will be provided on the course. Refreshments will be available at the finish line. A 90 minute timing limit will be enforced.
Registration: $35 per runner, $5 discount per runner for groups of four.
Register by May 3 to ensure t-shirt size.
Awards: Individual awards for overall, division (male/female/ruck), and age group awards provided by our sponsors.
Giveaway: Participants registered before May 17 will receive a T-shirt and goodies from our sponsors.
https://www.traillifeusa.com/
https://americanheritagegirls.org/
The race course is at the City of New Berns new Martin Marietta Park (700 S Glenburnie Road, New Bern). Start/Finish line is at the Lake Front Pavilion. The 5 kilometer, uncertified, trail course features a scenic loop with out and back legs over improved gravel (Dragonfly Trail) and natural trails (Island Pond Trail). There is very little elevation change on the course. Runners and hikers looking for a challenge can sign up for the Ruck Race division, participants will complete the same 5K course, but are required to provide and wear a pack. Packs should weigh at least 20% of participants body weight. Run/Ruck divisions will corral start with chip timing provided by Run the East. The course is not stroller friendly, leashed pets are welcome, and one water station will be provided on the course. Refreshments will be available at the finish line. A 90 minute timing limit will be enforced.
Registration: $35 per runner, $5 discount per runner for groups of four.
Register by May 3 to ensure t-shirt size.
Awards: Individual awards for overall, division (male/female/ruck), and age group awards provided by our sponsors.
Giveaway: Participants registered before May 17 will receive a T-shirt and goodies from our sponsors.
Location
Martin Marietta Park, 700 S Glenburnie Road, New Bern, 28560, NC, United States
Troop NC-2015 Race and Ruck
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