LET’S GET MOVING EVENT & 5K (4th Annual)

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!