Be the One Run
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Event Details
The Be the One Run is a 5K event taking place in Angier, North Carolina. It will be held at Harnett Central High School, located at 2911 Harnett Central Road.
The event is associated with the American Legion's Be The One initiative, which focuses on veteran suicide prevention. The program trains civilians to support veterans who may be at risk and works to reduce the stigma around mental health treatment.
Schedule and Registration
- Be the One 5K
Registration opens on March 1, 2026. The entry fee is listed as $35 for general participants, though other information notes a fee of $20.00 for nonveterans, while veterans can participate for free. Veterans must register online to receive a race t-shirt. The event is open to participants aged 9 and older.
A packet pickup for race bibs and t-shirts is scheduled for the day before the event. Race day registration will also be available during a specified morning window.
Event Day Program
The 5K festivities include the posting of the colors and the National Anthem. There will be brief guest speakers discussing veteran issues, including representatives from the Be The One initiative and WellCare services. A "Lap of Honor," led by American Legion Post 436, will recognize veterans present before the 5K begins. The race will be timed using a digital race clock.
Registration includes a bib, t-shirt, bag, goodies, and a post-race snack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
