Kristen's Krew 5K

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

The 1st Annual Kristen's Krew 5K is part of a full weekend of exciting events honoring Kristen McCartney and her perseverance - and raising money for the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship. Funds raised will help young women reach their college goals.

❤️ About Kristen McCartney

• Beloved individual: Kristen McCartney was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, who passed away in 2021.
• Struggles: Kristen had a form of epilepsy that was not fully controlled by medication, and could be triggered by sunlight.
• Passion for life: That never stopped her from living the life she wanted. She played competitive soccer until she went to college.
• Memories: Kristen worked a part time job, spent time with friends and family traveling and creating all kinds of memories.

🎓 Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

• Support: To honor her memory, the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship will support female students from her home state of North Carolina.
• Criteria: Students will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and inclusivity.
• Eligibility: Female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Application: To apply, write about what you are passionate about, how you demonstrate perseverance in your life, and how you will use your education to make a difference.

👟 Event Details

Lace up your shoes for a 5K walk/run along the greenway in the Moss Creek community, near Harris Road Middle School in Concord, NC.

📅 When is Kristen's Krew 5K?

• Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025
• Start Time: 5K run/walk starts at 9am ET
• Location: Harris Road Middle School / Concord, NC

👥 Who Can Participate?

EVERYONE! The 5K is open to the public. Even if you weren't lucky enough to know Kristen, we welcome you to join as we celebrate the spirit of perseverance. We're going to have a lot of fun and look forward to the Kristen's Krew 5K becoming a community-wide celebration. All paces are welcome!

🏞️ Course Information

The majority of our 5K course runs along the Moss Creek segment of the Hector Henry Greenway. The 5K will start and finish at the Harris Road Middle School. This section of the Hector Henry Greenway is a paved surface and crosses wetland areas along the Rocky River.

⏰ Time Limit

No! When we say all paces are welcome, we mean it. Since the course runs along the greenway and surrounding neighborhood streets, runners/walkers can be comfortable moving at their own pace.

🔗 More Information

For additional information, please visit the official race page: Kristen's Krew 5K.