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Saturday, February 27th, 2027
100 Airport Road, Kinston NC
5K · 1 Mile
44–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
46–57°F
rain
2025
53–75°F
dry
2024
49–67°F
dry
2023
45–69°F
dry
2022
42–47°F
rain
2021
48–72°F
dry
2020
41–59°F
dry
2019
46–66°F
dry
2018
42–60°F
dry
2017
38–66°F
dry
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About this race
This purpose of this race is to bring together the hospital and community and to highlight heart month. We want to emphasize health, wellness, and the importance of heart health. We want to increase awareness of the heart related services available at our facility. All proceeds benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Additionally, runners are encouraged to run in honor of someone dealing with heart related diagnoses or in memory of someone lost to heart related diagnoses. We will have red ribbons for participants as well. Runners are also encouraged to adorn themselves in heart month colors, or heart themed costumes and to enter for a chance to win in spirit categories!
Registration Fees:
- 5k - $35
- 8k - $45
- 1-Mile Fun Run - $25
Awards/Race Categories:
- 5K - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- 5K - Top Male and Female in each category: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
- 8K - Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- 8K - Top Male and Female in each category: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Prizes will also be given for spirit awards for individuals and teams with the best heart themed costumes. Swag bag gifts for all runners.
Giveaway:
T-shirts for participants registered by January 30th.
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