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 w
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Concord, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
