LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Concord, NC
- 760 Orphanage Road, 28027
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
1 Mile Buddy Run/Walk
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Sep 19, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT
5K
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Decathlon Activity Adventure course for non-runners
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
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Virtual 5K
Sat, Sep 19, 9:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
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From the organizer
Come join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Vietnam Veterans Park in Concord, NC for this great inclusive event for people of ALL ABILITIES! Let’s Get Moving for a great event and get all bodies in motion. Proceeds support the work of KennedyStrong Foundation. Event is RAIN or SHINE
Register by Friday, September 4th to be guaranteed a shirt . All supplies after this date are first come first serve.
Race Day Packet Pickup opens at 8:00am
Join us from 8a.m. to noon. There will be a DJ and activities for all.
8:00 a.m. - event site opens 9:00 a.m. - Buddy Run starts 9:30 a.m. - 5K starts 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Decathlon Activity Adventure course open as an alternative to the run/walk events Virtual 5K for those who cannot attend in person but want to participate where they are There will be 5k awards given to overall top 3 male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-15, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61 -70, and 71 and up. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the Decathlon. Awards will be given to the top three male and female Fun Run finishers.
5k runners and registered Buddy Run and Decathlon participants will receive finisher medals!
5k runners and registered Buddy Run and Decathlon participants will receive a bag, shirt, and giveaway items.
Virtual Runners will not be eligible for awards.
Packet Pick Up: Thursday, September 17th at the West Cabarrus YMCA in Afton Village from 6pm to 8pm. See Packet Pick Up section below.
Parking: This is a 'shuttle to destination' event. Those with special needs can receive a parking pass at packet pickup.
About KennedyStrong Foundation
KennedyStrong Foundation is unlocking potential and empowering lives. We are driven to create a more inclusive community and workplace by providing these programs, services, and initiatives:
Let’s Go To Work Courses for individuals with disabilities to gain job skills, independence, and confidence Let’s Build Skills Opportunities for inclusive fun and engagement among people of all abilities aged 18+ Let’s Get Inclusive Training for businesses/governments to provide a more inclusive workplace and community Let’s Build Community: Independence Village Plans for a mixed-use, inclusive community for people of all abilities to live, work, learn, and play Let’s Get Moving 5K (and bodies-in-motion event) Inclusive fundraising event for participants of all abilities: 5K, Buddy Run, Activity Adventure course Your participation creates pathways to inclusion, independence, and joy. Make an impact today!