Passport Outdoor Program (P.O.P.)

Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot.

Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Paddle (3-6 miles)

This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.

Racers will hike and paddle to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while paddling and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 feet apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.

This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.

At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Minors must race with an adult.

JUNE 7th 2025 Saturday

Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot.

Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Biking (3-6 miles)

This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.

Racers will hike and bike to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while biking and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 yards apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.

This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.

At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Minors must race with an adult.

The Badin Lake Triathlon provides a perfect opportunity for all fitness levels to get involved in a sprint triathlon. Participants will swim a 750 yard open water swim in Badin Lake, bike 13 miles through rolling country roads of Stanly County, and run a 5K through historic Badin, NC.

In 2019, Badin Lake Triathlon joined forces with Trivium Racing and became part of the Trivium Multisport Series. Triathletes will have the opportunity to participate in several multisport events throughout the year with a chance to win a series prize at the end of the year. Visit Trivium Racing for more information.

SWIM COURSE CYCLE COURSE RUN COURSE

Individuals will have the opportunity to compete in age group, Athena, or Clydesdale Divisions. Athletes competing in the Athena division must be female weighing 160 pounds or more. Athletes in the Clydesdale division must be male weighing 220 pounds or more.

The Relay Team Challenge encourages everyone in the community to get active and fit while having fun! It's a perfect way to get involved in the Badin Lake Triathlon without taking on all of the events. Three-man teams consist of one swimmer, one cyclist, and one runner. Two-man teams are welcome where one member of the team completes two of the legs. Teams can be All Male, All Female, or Coed.

Awards to be given to Overall, Age Group, Athena, Clydesdale, and Team Category winners.

Again this year, the Y would like you to help send underprivileged kids to camp this summer. With a gift of $30 you can send a kid to camp for a day this summer! Want to take it one step further and get your registration fee waived? Become a Fundraiser for the Send a Kid to Camp campaign and get your registration fee waived if you raise a minimum of $150. Not only will you get your registration fee waived but you will give a child an opportunity to experience the adventure and fun of day camp this year. In addition, all proceeds from the Badin Lake Triathlon support the YMCA Strong Communities Fund which funds the six signature programs of the Stanly County Family YMCA.

REGISTER BY 5/22 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

SAFETY MEETING will take place at 7:15 AM at the Transition Area.

RACE BEGINS at 7:30 AM with the first swimmer in the water.

🌟 Join the Movement, Make a Difference! 🌟

The Albemarle Rotary Club proudly presents the 5th Annual Race to Remember 5K & 1-Mile Walk — an uplifting event dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research through Rotary’s nonprofit, C.A.R.T. (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) 💜🧠

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026

📍 Start 8:00 AM/ Finish: Field beside the YMCA Pavilion

👟 Scenic Route: Wind through beautiful historic downtown Albemarle and surrounding neighborhoods

🚗 Parking: Available near Y Park, Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N. Second St.), & the lot across from the pavilion

🏅 Awards: Top 3 in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

💯 Every step makes a difference!

Proceeds and all donations go directly to Alzheimer’s and dementia research—no overhead, just impact.

🧢 Race Shirt Reminder:

Register by 6/5 to get your shirt on race day!

Late registrations? No worries—your shirt will be available for pickup at Uwharrie Dash or mailed for just $3.

Race Packet Pickup 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Uwharrie Dash 154 South1st Street, ALbemarle, NC 28001 and on Race Morning

👣 Whether you’re running for a loved one, chasing a PR, or walking in support — let’s race for a reason.

Because memories are worth fighting for! 💜🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️

#RaceToRemember #EndAlz #RotaryCART #RunForACause #AlbemarleEvents #UwharrieDash

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.