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2 running events in Wake Forest, North Carolina

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  • Ian Lewis Memorial 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    This is the inaugural year of the Ian Lewis Memorial 5K. Held at beautiful E Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest, we are gathering to have fun, get some exercise and raise money for the Ian Lewis...

    This is the inaugural year of the Ian Lewis Memorial 5K. Held at beautiful E Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest, we are gathering to have fun, get some exercise and raise money for the Ian Lewis Character Scholarship! Ian was a wonderful, fun-loving young man who uplifted everyone around him, and whose life was tragically cut short in 2019. The scholarship is awarded annually to a male and female senior soccer player at Wake Forest High School who is a loyal friend and teammate and who is a unifying force for the team, all qualities that Ian exhibited. 💚

    Start Time:

    Check in and packet pickup beginning at 7:15 am, Race begins at 9:00 am

    Registration Fees:

    $30 - 18 and older, $25 - 17 and under, kids 5 and under free. Prices increase by $5 March 8th

    Awards:

    Top 3 finishers male and female

    Giveaway:

    T-shirts included if registered by March 1st.

    Course:

    The race will begin and end in the Pecan Grove area of Joyner Park. The course is a USATF-certified course that winds along the paved trails of the beautiful park.

    **For the safety of all participants and due to liability considerations, dogs/pets are not permitted on the race course.

    We appreciate your understanding and help in keeping this event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

    5k Run Trail

    701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27587, United States
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