Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing Event

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

We’re reviving the legendary HFFA race series starting with a 5K, and this year we’re bringing the energy, the competition, and the community spirit back to Huntersville in a BIG way.

This isn’t just a race — it’s an experience.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first 5K, walking with friends, or pushing a stroller, the HFFA 5K is designed for every pace and every person. We’re inviting the entire Huntersville community to show up, lace up, and be part of something special.

🏃‍♂️ A fast, exciting course

🎶 High-energy music & race-day vibes

💪 Fun activities for the Family

🍔 Food, vendors, and family-friendly fun

🎉 An epic post-race celebration at the facility

HFFA has a history of hosting incredible race events, and we’re proud to bring this tradition back — stronger, louder, and more community-focused than ever.

Mark your calendars. Rally your friends. Represent your neighborhood.

Let’s pack the course and make race day one Huntersville won’t forget.

The HFFA 5K — where community meets competition.

Are you in? 💥

5K SUMMER CELEBRATION RACE

Hosted by 4D ENDURANCE

The 5K Summer Celebration is more than a race — it’s a community experience. Whether you’re running, jogging, or walking, this event is built for all fitness levels, families, and anyone who loves a great summer vibe.

📍 EVENT OVERVIEW

• Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

• Format: Timed race with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

• Who Can Participate: Runners, walkers, beginners, families, and kids

• Course: Clearly marked, runner- and walker-friendly

🎽 WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Official Event T-Shirt

• (Guaranteed for early registrants; late registrations while supplies last)

• Post-race refreshments

• Music & great energy

• On-site vendors and activities

• Prizes, giveaways, and community fun after the race

🎉 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

This race is about movement, connection, and celebration.

Come chase a PR, enjoy a casual jog, or walk with friends — then stick around and enjoy the post-race festivities.

Race hard. Celebrate harder.

✅ IMPORTANT NOTES

• Early registration is encouraged to guarantee your event shirt

• Family and spectator-friendly environment

• Great for first-time racers and seasoned runners alike

👉 Register now and be part of the Summer Celebration!

Please join:

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 321 - Huntersville

HEROES 5K

Run - Family Fun Walk & Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 (Armed Forces Day)

Veterans/Active Military/Students - use coupon code: HEROES to receive a $5 discount.

7:30AM - Registrations and packet pickup opens (race morning)

9:00AM - 5k Timed Event & 5k Non-timed Family Walk/Run kicks off. Donation pancake breakfast opens so you can enjoy once you finish!

10:00AM - Awards

All proceeds benefit:

PTSD and Recreational Programs at W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC

Join us for the 9th annual Run White & Blue 7.4 Event on July 4, 2026, in Huntersville, NC. This event supports military veteran and first responder organizations in the Lake Norman region of North Carolina. Our returning beneficiaries are Purple Heart Homes and Firefighters' Burned Children Fund. Learn more about the amazing work each organization is doing and donate directly to their organization under “Donate”.

Note - The mile and kilometer course are both double loops style courses. Each runner MUST pass the split timer under the arch at the start/finish line, or he or she will disqualify from any results. All runners will run one "outside" loop on the course passing through the finish area once and one "inside" loop until passing through the finish line. The first loop will run in the center turn lane and the second loop will run on the inside lane counterclockwise around The Park. The course will be coned and signed accordingly and protected from traffic. The outside lane will be the open traffic flow lane.