Heart Strides 5K
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Event overview
The Heart Strides 5K and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina. The event is organized to bring the hospital and community together during heart month. It emphasizes health, wellness, and awareness of heart-related services at the hosting facility. All proceeds benefit the Lenoir Memorial Foundation. Providers will be on site to speak with participants. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC.
Details
Place: UNC Health Lenoir, 100 Airport Road, Kinston, NC 28501.
Distances:
- 5k
- 1 Mile Fun Run
Registration fees:
- 5k - $35
- 1-Mile Fun Run - $25
Awards and giveaways:
- Top 3 overall male and female.
- Top male and female in age categories: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+.
- Spirit awards and prizes for individuals and teams with heart themed costumes.
- Swag bag gifts for all runners.
- T-shirts for participants registered by January 22nd.
Additional notes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Participants may wear in honor or in memory stickers and red ribbons.
- Runners are encouraged to wear heart month colors or heart themed costumes for spirit judging.
