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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
Eno River Brewing, Hillsborough NC
5K
47–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
59–80°F
dry
2025
64–80°F
dry
2024
52–75°F
rain
2023
45–69°F
dry
2022
45–63°F
dry
2021
29–56°F
dry
2020
44–68°F
dry
2019
35–67°F
dry
2018
44–76°F
dry
2017
47–71°F
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About this race
Come out and join us on Saturday, April 3rd for the 6th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K! This year the race will be starting at Eno River Brewing and running through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
Proceeds from this race will benefit Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse and local missions' efforts in Hillsborough.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30am.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. Guaranteed t-shirt size deadline is March 3, 2027.
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