North Carolina · Saturday, March 30, 2030
The Matt Avery RaceDay Certification v55 is a 5k and running event held on Saturday, March 30, 2030.
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.
3rd Annual "Miles 4 Moore" Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run September 12, 2026
Purpose: The "Miles 4 Moore" Pinecone 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run will raise money for the Whispering Pines Veterans Memorial while connecting the local community and bringing awareness to a wellness lifestyle. This is a local fun run that begins and ends at the Whispering Pines Police/Fire Department located at 14 Hardee Lane and takes you through the local neighborhood. Hardee Lane will close at 7:30am and reopen at 10:00am. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sscc6s46ZEDkZZbv5
The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 7:40am followed by the 5K race at 8am Saturday September 12, 2026.
Event parking will be located at the Whispering Pines Park at 10 Hardee Lane. All runners will receive a small finishers gift courtesy of Sandhills Running Club. Prizes will be given to the top male and female for both the 5K, and 1Mile; finishers medals will be given out the first 100 finishers. https://maps.app.goo.gl/GK5mKXVzRpa41Zuh6
Packet pickup and will be Friday night September 11, 2026, at Whispering Pines Park located at 10 Hardee Lane from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Same day registration and packet pickup will be available at the start line from 6:30am-7:20am. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after September 1, 2026. There will be a limited supply available for purchase on race day.
Come out, have fun, and meet like-minded people while raising money for a good local cause.
20th Annual 24-Hour Race
VENUE:
Hinson Lake, Rockingham, North Carolina
RULES:
This event will be electronically timed. All participants will be issued a bib/chip which must be worn at all times to guarantee that all completed laps and splits are recorded. There will be a chute for runners only and if you will be taking a break, you will be asked to steer clear of the lap counting area.
COURSE:
The course is the 1.5032-mile inner loop that circles the lake. It is a USATF certified course with certification code NC14103DF. The surface is sand/gravel-maintained trail through the woods. You will run over 16 small wooden foot bridges including a 300-foot bridge that crosses over the lake. The trail will be marked on race day and will use chem-lights at night.
PACERS:
In an effort to prevent overcrowding on the trail, all pacers must be registered entrants.
PARKING:
To allow access to emergency vehicles, parking along the entrance road will be restricted to East side only (on your left as you enter the facility). The main parking area at the lodge has limited parking space and is first come/first serve. With that said, if you are not planning to stay on the trail for the entire 24 hours, I ask that you park either in the South parking lot which has access from Crow Run, on both sides of Crow Run or at the Moose Lodge located on Crow Run. There are also RV camping spaces at the Moose Lodge which is free but donations are accepted. Remember to lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables in plain sight!
THE START:
The event starts at the foot bridge of the dam in the main parking lot. Start time is 8:00 AM.
AWARDS:
The following will receive awards:
24 Hour 1st Place Overall Male Participant
24 Hour 1st Place Overall Female Participant
100/K 1st Place Overall Male Participant
100/K 1st Place Overall Female Participant
24 Hour 1st Place Overall Male MTC Member
24 Hour 1st Place Overall Female MTC Member
100/K 1st Place Overall Male MTC Member
100/K 1st Place Overall Female MTC Member
All participants surpassing 100/K will receive a 100/K medal.
There is a no refund policy. All entries are non-transferrable and there are no deferrals.
Race participant cut-off is 500. Once the cut-off has been reached there will be an option to add your name to a wait list. We will begin activating names from the wait list once the number of entrants drops below 500. When your waitlist entry has been activated, you will have 48 hours to register before the link expires.
If you are registered and for any reason cannot attend, please contact me so those on the wait list will have a chance to participate.
This is a USATF Sanctioned Event
5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.
Pre-race warm-up
Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program
Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco
Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins
360-degree photo booth
Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers
Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns
Fitness/wellness vendors
Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program
Dog friendly event
Sandhills Flyers Volleyball matches at 11:00am and 3:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball
Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374
Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 5 to guarantee a t-shirt
In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.
Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day.
Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at [email protected].
2026 SPONSORS TBA
THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:
Financial Sponsors:
FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness
Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness
Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning
Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance
Vista Sleep Solutions @vistasleepsolutions
In-Kind Sponsors:
Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines
Alpha Therapy @alphatherapyllc
Fuel Force Nutrition @fuelforcenutrition
Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines
Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines
Join us on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 9:00 am for the 2nd running of the Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K and 1 Miler. All participants who sign up by October 1st will receive a Race T-Shirt. All participants over 21 will receive a complimentary Uwharrie Beer at the end of the race, participants under 21 or who prefer a non alcoholic beverage will have a choice of soft drinks, Coffee, Tea or Lemonade.
This race will be celebrating the old Firehouse, the Firehouse red ale beer, Albemarle Fire Department and Fire Prevention Week (October 4th to October 10th). The official theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026.
Packet Pickup will be On Oct 2nd at Uwharrie Brewing from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will also be a packet pick up the day of the race.
Runners, Walkers, and Strollers are welcome.
We will have Games, Face Painting, coloring books, FREE Ice cream and Fire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire Department after the run, so plan to stick around afterwards.
This is a race for every pace...
Uwharrie Brewing Running Club 5k Walk/Run:
The 5k Run will be a timed event.
Custom Engraved Mugs will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers. Age Group winners will receive a Custom Designed medal. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 70.
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327?units=km
We are also offering a Virtual Option. Your T-Shirt will be mailed to you.
Proceeds for the 5k will benefit the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club
H4G - 1 Mile Run/Walk Presented by Chris Watson:
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3006987
1-Mile Run/Walk is a Non Timed Event
Prizes awarded to Top Finishers
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing
Proceeds for the 1 Mile Run/Walk will benefit H4G (Hungry for Gains).
Sponsors:
Race is rain or shine. No Refunds.