Come join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Vietnam Veterans Park in Concord, NC for this great inclusive event for people of ALL ABILITIES! Let’s Get Moving for a great event and get all bodies in motion. Proceeds support the work of KennedyStrong Foundation. Event is RAIN or SHINE Register by Friday, September 4th to be guaranteed a shirt . All supplies after this date are first come first serve. Race Day Packet Pickup opens at 8:00am Join us from 8a.m. to noon. There will be a DJ and activities for all. 8:00 a.m. - event site opens 9:00 a.m. - Buddy Run starts 9:30 a.m. - 5K starts 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Decathlon Activity Adventure course open as an alternative to the run/walk events Virtual 5K for those who cannot attend in person but want to participate where they are There will be 5k awards given to overall top 3 male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-15, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 -70, and 71 and up. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the Decathlon. Awards will be given to the top three male and female Fun Run finishers. 5k runners and registered Buddy Run and Decathlon participants will receive finisher medals! 5k runners and registered Buddy Run and Decathlon participants will receive a bag, shirt, and giveaway items. Virtual Runners will not be eligible for awards. Packet Pick Up: Thursday, September 17th at the West Cabarrus YMCA in Afton Village from 6pm to 8pm. See Packet Pick Up section below. Parking: This is a 'shuttle to destination' event. Those with special needs can receive a parking pass at packet pickup. About KennedyStrong Foundation KennedyStrong Foundation is unlocking potential and empowering lives. We are driven to create a more inclusive community and workplace by providing these programs, services, and initiatives: Let’s Go To Work Courses for individuals with disabilities to gain job skills, independence, and confidence Let
1 Mile Buddy Run/Walk: T-Shirt and Race Bag
5K: T-Shirt and Race Bag
Decathlon Activity Adventure course for non-runners: Event Bag with Shirt, special item, and giveaways
Virtual 5K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Buddy Run/Walk | $10.00 | Mar 31 | Sep 19 |
| 5K | $30.00 | Mar 31 | Aug 7 |
| $40.00 | Aug 8 | Sep 19 | |
| Decathlon Activity Adventure course for non-runners | $10.00 | Mar 31 | Aug 7 |
| $10.00 | Aug 8 | Sep 19 | |
| Virtual 5K | $30.00 | Mar 31 | Aug 7 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 143 | 38:59 | 19:04 |
| 2024 | 89 | 39:14 | 19:36 |
| 2023 | 105 | 34:33 | 17:33 |
Interested in this race?
| $40.00 | Aug 8 | Sep 19 |
Parking for this event will be at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College South Campus located at 1531 Trinity Church Rd, Concord, NC 28027. Parking lot will open at 7:15am. Shuttle service to the park will be available. Two Shuttles will run constantly from 7:45am till 12:15pm. Special needs parking passes will be available at packet pickup.