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Rescue Run 5K

Date:
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Location:
Asheboro, North Carolina
27203
United States
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Links:
theinvictusproject.org Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
5k Run

TAKE A STAND WITH EVERY STEP: Because in the fight for our Children, Retreat is not an option!

Every day, predators target our children. Every hour, another innocent life is changed forever. On August 23rd, YOU can help stop this.

Join The Invictus Project's third annual 5K Rescue Run and become part of the front line defending our community's most vulnerable. This isn't just a race—it's a movement. When you lace up your shoes, you're fighting one of the darkest, fastest-growing criminal enterprises targeting our children.

Your presence sends a powerful message: Not in our community. Not on our watch.

Bring your colleagues. Rally your neighbors. Unite your friends. Together, we aren't just raising awareness—we're building an army of protection around the children who need us most.

**Business owners: Your sponsorship doesn't just support an event—it declares your commitment to protecting children in our community. Contact us today to learn how your business can stand with us at [email protected]

Critical deadline: Register by August 5th to secure your participant swag bag. After this date, supplies cannot be guaranteed.

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