CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NEWS RELEASE) — Take the Initiative! By joining and fundraising for the Charlotte LUNGe Forward, you’ll be helping to make a change for all those affected by lung cancer in North Carolina. Together, there’s always something we can do!
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Park Road Park, Charlotte, NC
Rally located on the Basketball Courts
Registration Deadlines: Mail in Registration Deadline is Monday, May 15 and Online Registration closes Thursday, May 18 at 5:00 pm.
Registration will be available at our Advanced Packet Pickup and on Race Day for $30/adult or $20/child.
Fundraising Information: The top three individual fundraisers and top ten fundraising teams will be acknowledged on event day. Fundraising will remain open through the end of the year.
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 – 8:00 am Event Day Registration
7:15 – 8:30 Survivors’ Breakfast
7:00 – 9:00 Expo including entertainment,exhibits and music
7:45 Speakers, Survivor Recognition and on-stage rally
8:15 5K Run/Walk Begins
8:30 1-Mile Run/Walk Begins
9:30 Kids’ Dash for children 6 and under
Following the 5K there will be awards.
T-Shirts: All pre-registrants are guaranteed an event T-Shirt. There will be a limited quantity of shirts available for those who register on event day.
Advanced Packet Pick-Up: For your convenience, there will be advanced packet pick-up on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm at Omega Sports in Park Road Shopping Center, 4201 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 Pick up your race packet early and save time on race day! You CAN pick up for your entire team.
Race Awards: There will be awards given, for the following categories, in both male and female as well as men’s and women’s best overall: 11 & younger, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-75, 75-80, 80+
