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Rock N Run 5K/10K benefiting Little Smiles

Sat August 27, 2016

Events

5K Run

8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

10K Run

8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

8:30AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT

Place

16639 Birkdale Commons Parkway
Huntersville, NC 28078

Description

Do you want to kick some asphalt for charity? Run like a rock star? Meet some new friends? You can do all of that while supporting two great local organizations – The Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville and Little Smiles!  Join us in Birkdale at 8:30 a.m. on August 27, 2016 for the Rock ‘n Run 5K/10K benefiting Little Smiles.

Your race experience will include live music and prizes for the top finishers.  Not a runner? No problem. Take part in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. We welcome participants of all abilities and ages. Walk, trot, shimmy, jog, hop, jump or run – get to the finish and support the cause! Proceeds from the run will benefit children in local hospitals, hospices, shelters and other like facilities.  

About Us

Little Smiles: a volunteer driven, non-profit 501(c)3 children’s charity. Their mission is to help kids in local hospitals, hospices, shelters and other like facilities. With the guidance of local professionals such as doctors, nurses, child life specialists and social workers, they strive to help kids escape their unfortunate circumstances, even if only for a short period of time. Visit www.littlesmiles.org and help us put a smile on the faces of children who need it the most!

Lake Norman / Huntersville Rotary: brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in our own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information visit www.lakenormanrotary.org.

Packet Pick-Up

Fleet Feet Sports -  (Birkdale Village) 16620 Cranlyn Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

August 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST

Packets will include a race bib with disposable timing chip, safety pins, and a tee shirt. Runners are guaranteed a t-shirt if they register by August 6th. Packets may also be picked up at registration on race day between 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Awards

1st – 3rd overall male and female for the 5K and 10K races

1st – 3rd male and female for the following categories for both the 5K and 10K races: 11 and under, 12-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60 and 60+

Parking

There is ample free parking in the Jason’s Deli parking lot, 16639 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078.

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