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Christina Latini Memorial 8K
March 21, 2026
Grand Oak Elementary School
Please join us as we celebrate Christina and support Operation Sweet Tooth on March 21, 2026.
Grand Oak Elementary School
15410 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
As a parent, losing a child is unfathomable and every day we mourn our daughter and question how this could happen to her. To help our grieving process and keep Christina’s spirit alive, we created a non-profit organization called Operation Sweet Tooth. Our mission is to honor Christina by supporting the youth of our community. Our goal is to raise funds, toys, personal items, and school supplies for the children in our community who are sick, impoverished, displaced, homeless, or just need their spirits lifted. It’s of great importance that we turn our pain into purpose, and support children in their times of need, reminding them there are strangers out there who do care.
Since our organization was established, we have been blessed to have a profound impact locally in our community. We have donated more than 5,000 toys supporting Levine’s Children Hospital, Camino Church, St. Mark Church, the Town of Huntersville, Ada Jenkins Center, Neighborhood Care Center and many more. We have provided over 15,000 school supplies, snacks and gift cards and have supported Classroom Central, Communities In Schools, Blythe Elementary, Grand Oak Elementary, J.V. Washam Elementary and Caterpillar Ministries.
We have donated 28 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) to the Town of Huntersville, the Town of Cornelius, Hinds Feet Farm, Charlotte Lab Schools, Hope House, Angels and Sparrows, Ada Jenkins Center, Journey Church and many more. One of our donations saved a life in North Mecklenburg Park in Huntersville on April 24, 2019!
Our focus is to expand our efforts locally and to partner with our local system and school counselors to provide items of need for our children in addition to continuing to support our broader community by continuing to provide life - saving medical devices.
We are small but we like to think that we are mighty in the positive impact we have in our community. We are truly honored and blessed to have all this support and that only fuels our passion to make this world a better place and make sure our children of today and tomorrow are cared for.
We know there are many race options each weekend as we head into the Spring. We hope you consider participating in our race, to honor a little girl who was full of life until her last breath, as well as support Operation Sweet Tooth to assist children in our community who are less fortunate.
For more information, please visit www.operationsweettooth.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
With Heartfelt Thanks-
Greg, Regina and Michael Latini
WELCOME!
Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women's events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment. Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).
When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:
Complimentary training plan
Informative clinics
Group support during your training
She Tris swim cap
She Tris shirt
Finish line photos
Finish line party
Finishers keepsake
WOMEN'S TRIATHLON
Course Distance: 250 YARD SWIM – 8 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN
Swim: Your event kicks off with a 250 yard swim in the beautiful and spacious aquatic facility of the Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics. Participants will exit through the side door of the building and take a short run to the transition area. Swimmers will be self seeded according to the swim ability chart. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up for the swim. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it. After the swim, you'll experience the exhilaration of exiting the pool to the sound of cheers as you make your way to the transition area.
Bike: The bike course is a 8 mile, 1 loop course. Yes, there are hills, but you can do this!
Run: Runners will exit the Transition Area and run up and down Verhoeff Drive (closed to traffic) as well as around the Huntersville Athletic Park. There will be an aid station positioned at Mile 1 just before your second loop. You’ll be able to cheer and high five your fellow participants on the 2 loop course.
Aquathlon- Aquathlon is simply swim and run. This is a great introduction into multisport. No worry about biking and great for daughters to participate with mom, aunt or grandma!
Duathlon - Duathlon is run, bike, run.
GIRLS TRIATHLON: ages 4-14.
4-6 YEAR OLDS:
25 yard swim, .5 mile bike, .5 mile run
7-9 YEAR OLDS:
50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run
10-12 YEAR OLDS:
100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
13-14 YEAR OLDS:
100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, 1 mile run
Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!
VIRTUAL OPTIONS
Complete the triathlon or aquathlon distances anywhere anytime in September. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in September. Times should be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 30th.
The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT
She Tris requires youth participants to be a minimum of 10 years of age on 12/31/26 to participate in the women's event.
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USA Swimming Club. 40 members.
USA Swimming Club. 13 members.