Kristen's Krew 5K

🏃‍♀️ Kristen's Krew 5K 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.

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

To honor her memory, the Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship will support female students from her home state of North Carolina. It takes passion and perseverance to pursue upper-level education. This scholarship will recognize those traits in others, fueling their excitement and encouraging their futures. Students will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and inclusivity.

Female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have volunteer or non-profit experience. 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

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

👥 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.