Monet Richardson Community Foundation 4th Annual 5K Run & Walk - "Running With The Angels"

👟 Event Overview

Join Us for the 4th Annual Monet Richardson Community Foundation 5K Run & Walk: "Running with the Angels"

🗓️ Date and Location

• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Location: East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill

👨‍👩‍👦 Community Impact

This event brings together community supporters, families, and volunteers to make a positive impact on local youth. Together, we raise awareness and support for our mission of providing backpacks and academic scholarships.

Founded in honor of Kristian Monet Richardson, who tragically passed on May 16, 2021, MRCF is dedicated to continuing her legacy of philanthropy and making a difference in the lives of families, one youth at a time.

👼 Optional Attire

Optional: Wear angel wings for our “RUNNING WITH THE ANGELS” inspiration.

⏰ Race Schedule

• Early Check-In: Starts at 8 AM
• Race Start: 9 AM
• Raffle Tickets: Just $20 each (cash or credit only)
• Prizes: Don’t miss out on raffle prizes featuring hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, and more. You must be present to win!

🥇 Top Finishers

Although this is a race to bond our community - we will of course have winners! For the top 3 finishers in the Male & Female categories, they will be awarded medals. The top 2 overall winners (1 male, 1 female) will receive a wonderful gift basket donated by Raising Cane's with ~$100 worth of merchandise and gift cards! Other miscellaneous prizes will be given to the other top finishers.

Work on your run time to partake in these wonderful prizes!

📝 Registration Details

• Pre-registration: Online ends on April 25 at midnight
• Onsite Registration: Opens at 8 AM at East Chapel Hill High School: $35 for adults and $20 for students (18 and under)
• Packet Pickup: April 25 from 11 AM to 6 PM at Fleet Feet Carrboro
• T-shirt Offer: Register by March 15 for a complimentary t-shirt: after that, t-shirts will be available for $15.

🏃‍♀️ Race Timing and Safety

This year, we’re excited to offer chip timing for all participants. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to support our backpack and academic scholarship programs through awareness and advocacy.

Our timing company responsible for timing the race will be Roadless Races, led by Jim Harman!

Enjoy pre- and post-race workouts and stretches provided by Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham. The Chapel Hill Police Department will be on-site to ensure safety along our USATF-certified 5K course.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our official page at Monet Richardson Community Foundation 5K Run & Walk.