3 running events in Kinston, North Carolina
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Kinston
3 events in Kinston-
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
This purpose of this race is to bring together the hospital and community and to highlight heart month. We want to emphasize health, wellness, and the importance of heart health. We want to increase awareness of the heart related services available at our facility. We hope that this race will become an annual community event! We will have providers on site to speak with you on race day! All proceeds benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Additionally, runners are encouraged to run in honor of someone dealing with heart related diagnoses or in memory of someone lost to heart related diagnoses. We will have in honor/in memory stickers for participants to wear during their run. We will have red ribbons for participants as well. Runners are also encouraged to adorn themselves in heart month colors, or heart themed costumes and to enter for a chance to win in spirit categories!
Registration Fees:
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5k - $35
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1-Mile Fun Run - $25
Awards/Race Categories:
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Top 3 Overall Male and Female
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Top Male and Female in each category: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Prizes will also be given for spirit awards for individuals and teams with the best heart themed costumes. Swag bag gifts for all runners.
Giveaway:
T-shirts for participants registered by January 30th.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join us on April 18 at Lenoir Community College for the EPIC Center’s Walk 4 Life and 5K! This event offers a chance to get active while supporting the EPIC Center’s mission of offering life-affirming support and care to women facing unexpected pregnancies. Our goal is to bring our community together to stand for life and support families in our community.
The Event begins at 8:00 AM with opening ceremonies. The 5K will start at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, and the 1-mile walk will begin around 8:30.
By walking with us, you’re sending a powerful message that life matters and that no one walks alone in their journey of motherhood. Families, churches, and individuals are encouraged to join this inspiring event, uniting as a community to uplift local families and celebrate the value of life. We welcome strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. No pets, please.
Come be part of our powerful message of encouragement and advocacy. Together, let’s make a difference, one step at a time!
We need volunteers to make this event a success! Anyone interested in helping can e-mail Emma Barnes, EPIC Center Executive Director, at [email protected], or call 336-880-2753.
Giveaway: You MUST register by 03/20/26 to receive a free race T-shirt with your registration. You will receive your race tees at check-in on race day.
Additional race t-shirts are available for $15.00 on race day--while supplies last.
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
The 11th annual Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon & 5k, brought to you via Ironclad Races Inc and title sponsor Mother Earth Brewing. Ironclad Races Inc is a Kinston based non-profit corporation with a mission to produce sporting events in Kinston and donate all proceeds to local non-profit organizations and charities benefitting our community.
Ironclad Races in partnership with the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-Marathon event board, local business and volunteers aim to bring runners to our community and highlight the historic and cultural beauty of Kinston.
While you’re here spend time in the local shops, restaurants or pubs while you enjoy a weekend in our historic southern town.
We’re certain you’ll agree, the Mother Earth Brewing Ironclad Half-marathon is the most welcoming half-marathon in Eastern North Carolina.
NOTE: Unisex t-shirts will be short sleeves and ladies shirts will be a rocker tank top.