Lake Norman Forest Run

The Miles for Matt 5K Run and Walk is held annually to raise money for the Matthew Bailey Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is given in memory of 14-year old Matthew Bailey of Troutman. Matt was diagnosed with a very rare, extremely aggressive brain cancer in early 2014. Please join us on Saturday, April 11th 9:00 AM to honor an incredible young man.

Packet Pickup will be on April 10,2026 from 5:30 -6:30 PM at Troutman Town Hall 338 N Avenue Troutman NC 28166

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NO DOGS ALLOWED

Living the Dream 5K Race

Date: August 1st, 2025

Race Check-In & Entry Begins: 7:15 AM

Location: Talbert Business Development Area, Lake Norman, NC

Join us for the Second Annual Living the Dream 5K Race, a powerful community event honoring the life and legacy of Coach Ben Watson — a beloved national and state hall of fame wrestling coach, mentor, and passionate servant leader. Coach Watson made a lifelong impact through his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a student, collegiate leader, and teacher advisor for over 30 years. He impacted hundreds of students as a teacher, wrestling coach, and FCA advisor.

This race is more than a run — it's a celebration of Coach Watson’s legacy and a rally to support the ongoing work of FCA in our local schools and sports communities. All proceeds will go toward expanding FCA’s ministry efforts in the Lake Norman area, including raising up new staff to meet the growing needs of our region.

Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, or want to walk in support of the cause, we invite you to be part of something that makes an eternal impact.

Run with purpose. Live the dream. Honor the legacy.