Living the Dream 5K Race

Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Mooresville, NC; 118 Poplar Pointe Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117, 28117
Featured distance: 3 Miles
Type: RUN

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Run with purpose to honor Coach Ben Watson's legacy and support the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the Lake Norman area.

For a Cause

Join the Second Annual Living the Dream 5K Race in Mooresville, NC, a meaningful community event dedicated to honoring the enduring life and legacy of Coach Ben Watson. Coach Watson was a beloved national and state hall of fame wrestling coach, mentor, and servant leader who profoundly impacted hundreds of students through his work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). This race is a celebration of his spirit and a rally to support FCA's vital ministry efforts in local schools and sports communities, with all proceeds directly expanding their…

What to expect

Participate in a 3-mile run or walk dedicated to a powerful cause.
Contribute to expanding the Fellowship of Christian Athletes' local ministry.
Honor the legacy of Coach Ben Watson, a revered community leader.

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Honors Coach Ben Watson's legacy
Supports Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
All proceeds benefit local FCA ministry
Run, jog, or walk to make an impact

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Living the Dream 5K Race Date: August 1st, 2025 Race Check-In & Entry Begins: 7:15 AM Location: Talbert Business Development Area, Lake Norman, NC

Join us for the Second Annual Living the Dream 5K Race, a powerful community event honoring the life and legacy of Coach Ben Watson — a beloved national and state hall of fame wrestling coach, mentor, and passionate servant leader. Coach Watson made a lifelong impact through his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a student, collegiate leader, and teacher advisor for over 30 years. He impacted hundreds of students as a teacher, wrestling coach, and FCA advisor.

This race is more than a run — it's a celebration of Coach Watson’s legacy and a rally to support the ongoing work of FCA in our local schools and sports communities. All proceeds will go toward expanding FCA’s ministry efforts in the Lake Norman area, including raising up new staff to meet the growing needs of our region.

Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, or want to walk in support of the cause, we invite you to be part of something that makes an eternal impact.

Run with purpose. Live the dream. Honor the legacy.

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