This 5K “Run"was organized to honor Sadiki Young, a senior at Wakefield High who was killed as a passenger in a drunk driving car accident on January 14, 2007. The race will start at Christ Church, follow Edenton and Hillsborough Streets to the NCSU Bell Tower and then double back to finish at Christ Church. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Endowment Fund, started in Sadiki’s honor, at Christ Church where he was an acolyte. Proceeds will also go toward the Wakefield High “Think First” Program, an alcohol awareness program for teenagers.
This will be my first 5K race, so I’m keeping my personal expectations in check. This is a great and worthy cause and I’ll be out there to enjoy the (hopefully nice) weather and scenery. It will also be a good opportunity to get a new perspective on the Morgan Street round-about situation!
Run for Young 5K Details:
Saturday, January 12, 2008, 10:00 AM
Christ Episcopal Church (Start/Finish)
120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh
5K - Student Entry - $20.00
5K - Non-student - $25.00
Register by mail, online or the day of the race. Online registration closes January 10, 2008, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Awards will be presented to the first three male and female finishers overall and to the top male and female finishers in various age divisions.
More information and online registration here.
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