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LINQ Cares Back to School Sprint

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Wilmington, NC

THE RACE

The LINQ Cares Back to School Sprint is a 5K event that celebrates teachers, students, and school staff in the Wilmington and surrounding areas.
LINQ Cares is the community outreach initiative of EMS LINQ, a Wilmington-based software company whose products support school administration professionals across the U.S.  All sponsorships and proceeds will go toward prizes for local schools.
The focus of the race is to celebrate and support the local K-12 community, promote a healthy lifestyle, and create excitement around the school year.

 

Schedule of Events

COUNTDOWN TO RACE DAY

RACE SWAG


RACE SHIRT
Shirts are available while supplies last.

 

THE COURSE


Long Leaf Park - Shelter 5
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409

The LINQ Cares Back to School Sprint takes place at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington, North Carolina.  The course is flat through the park.  5K participants will run/walk the loop twice, while 1.5 mile participants will run/walk the loop once.
The course is stroller friendly.
Course Map

AWARDS


5K AWARDS

Top 3 Males
Top 3 Females
Top 3 Males and Females in Age Groups:
10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
 
GRAND PRIZES
Fastest Male and Fastest Female School Employee
(Wilmington or surrounding area)
School with the most registered participants
 

THE CAUSE

 
The LINQ Cares Back to School Sprint supports, celebrates and encourages school administrators, teachers, staff and students.
 

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