Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run

Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run

Date: February 21, 2026

Location: 100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC

For more information, visit the official race page.

Race Purpose

• Objective: To bring together the hospital and community to highlight heart month.
• Focus: Emphasize health, wellness, and the significance of heart health.
• Awareness: Increase knowledge of heart-related services available at our facility.
• Community Event: We hope this race will become an annual tradition!

Support and Honor

• Providers On-Site: Speak with healthcare providers on race day!
• Proceeds: All proceeds benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation.
• In Honor/In Memory: Runners encouraged to honor someone with heart-related issues.
• Participation: Stickers and red ribbons available for participants.

Registration Fees

• 5K: $35
• 1-Mile Fun Run: $25

Awards and Race Categories

• Top 3 Overall: Male and Female winners.
• Age Categories: Awards for top male and female in various age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Spirit Awards: Prizes for best heart-themed costumes for individuals and teams.
• Swag: Gift bags for all runners.

Giveaway

T-shirts will be provided to participants registered by January 30th.