In its second running last year, seventy-five participants signed us for this event. Nathan Sunday led all finishers in 19:59.  Geraldine Walker led the women with a 22:45 clocking - a new course record for women. John Callahan holds the men’s course record of 18:25 which he ran in 2022.

The event begins at 9 am.  The race headquarters is located at 701 Granite Falls Blvd in Rolesville. Download a course map at USATF • Course Certificate (certifiedroadraces.com)

Entrants can enter as either a Runner or Walker.  Only the those who enter as Runners will be included in the official results and be eligible for awards.  It really doesn’t matter whether you walk or run in the event. If you wish to get an official time, enter as a Runner.  If you do care about an official time, enter as a Walker.  However, all finishers will be able to see their finish times on a digital cloak at the finish line.

The entry fee is the same for Runners or Walkers - $20, increasing to $30 beginning April 21st up to and including race day.  This includes medals to all finishers, branded drawstring totes, and water tumbler/bottle. Foundation T-shirts are available for purchase.

Awards will be given to the first male finisher overall, to the first female finisher overall, and to the top finishers in each of the following age groups (both sexes); 14-under, 15-18, 19-30, 31-50 and 51 and over.

All profits go to The Thorne to Rose Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on bringing awareness and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health illness in black and brown communities.  They provide resources to therapists to assist them in becoming culturally competent in serving BIPOC communities through grants and continued education courses.  For more information on the work that they do, go to Thorne to Rose – Replenishing Your Mental Health.

For all the information and to register.