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Carolina Sweetheart 5k In Memory of Chris and Cody Gragg Virtual 5k
March 25, 2023
Lenoir, NC, 28645, US
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Returning for 2023: A Virtual Option, A New location and A New Distance of a 5k , Â
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Race Details:
8:30 am 5K Kicks Off: 1050 Zacks Fork Rd. Â Lenoir, NC 28645
7:30 am - 8:15 am Race day sign ups and final packet pickup. We will offer race sign ups Friday and Saturday $40
*Sign up by March 17 to be guaranteed a race t-shirtÂ
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Friday Night (March 24th)
We will offer Early Packet Pick Up: 4 PM - 7 PM
Central Advent Christian Church, Family Center, 107 Willow St, Lenoir NC 28645
Awards: Top (3) Overall Male and Female
Age Groups: Top (3) Male and Female
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Virtual Runners. You will have a chance during registration to add on a shipping fee for us to ship your t-shirt and race packet bag to you. Make sure you get signed up by March 17th to guarantee a t-shirt. You will also be able to upload your results starting Friday morning thru Sunday evening back on your profile page.Â
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On March 25, 2017, our family changed forever when father and son, Chris and Cody Gragg, were killed in a tragic accident. Following their deaths, people began giving donations in their memory. Touched by this generosity, we established a non-profit organization in honor of Chris & Cody with a dedicated focus to support local children and families. By participating in the Carolina Sweetheart 5K, named for Chris’ favorite tree the “Carolina Sweetheartâ€, you help us keep their memories alive and give back to the community at the same time.Â
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For additional info call 828-302-2331 or e-mail [email protected]
Please mail paper applications to 6029 Gold Creek Estates Drive Hickory, NC 28601. Â Make check out to Foothills Outdoorsman Association.
The Carolina Sweetheart 5k In Memory of Chris and Cody Gragg is a virtual 5k event taking place on March 25, 2023, based in Lenoir, NC. While this event is virtual, its roots are in a community dedicated to honoring the memories of Chris and Cody Gragg. Participants are encouraged to run their 5k anytime, anywhere on the designated date, embodying the spirit of community and remembrance even from a distance. As a virtual event, participants can expect flexibility in their race experience, allowing them to choose their own course and timing on March 25th. This format typically means no specific terrain or conditions are dictated by a central race organizer, offering runners the freedom to select familiar routes, scenic trails, or even treadmills that suit their preferences. While not a traditional in-person race, the virtual nature fosters participation from a wider community while maintaining a connection to the Lenoir, NC area and the individuals being memorialized.
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