october, 2020
17oct7:30 am2020 Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial RunLive and virtual event options
Event Details
The 2020 Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run is Saturday, October 17 and will start and finish in front
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Event Details
The 2020 Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run is Saturday, October 17 and will start and finish in front of First Citizens Bank on W. Columbus St. in whiteville with the course taking both 5K and 1 Mile participants through Downtown Whiteville. The 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field.
This race course is also stroller & wheelchair friendly!
However, dogs are not allowed on this course, so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
When & Where
Saturday, October 17, 2020
First Citizens Bank
422 S Madison St.
Whiteville, NC 28472
– or –
Race virtually October 16th – 18th!
Distances
5K – TIMED or VIRTUAL
1 Mile – UNTIMED or VIRTUAL
Start Times
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:40 AM – 1 Mile Start
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE TOO!
Trooper Kevin Conner (B-551) lost his life during a traffic stop on October 17, 2018. On October 17, 2020 the community will come together on his EOW for the 2nd Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk in memory of Trooper Kevin Conner’s life and his dedication to protecting the community. In 2019, over 900 participants supported this event.
5K Awards
• Top 3 Overall, Male & Female
• Top 3 in Age Groups, Male & Female:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
Team Awards
• Fastest Team (minimum 4 participants)
PLEASE NOTE: Awards are for In-Person Race Participants ONLY
*** ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL ***
About the Cause
Proceeds from this event will go into a scholarship fund in memory of Trooper Kevin Conner. The scholarship will be available to students in Columbus and Bladen County. If you cannot race, or would like to make an additional donation to the Trooper Kevin Conner Scholarship Fund, you may do so HERE.
Schedule & Parking Info
Friday, October 16, 2020
Southeast Orthopedics (CRHS)
701 Jefferson St.
Whiteville, NC 28472
4 PM – 6 PM – Packet Pickup
If you cannot make it, packets can also be picked up at the Race when Registration Opens. Please allow enough extra time before the race starts to pickup your packet.
Virtual Participants: Race packets must be picked up at the packet pickup above, or your packet can be mailed to you for an additional fee.
Saturday, October 17, 2020
First Citizens Bank
422 S Madison St.
Whiteville, NC 28472
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
8:15 AM – Registration Closes
8:30 AM – 5K Start
8:40 AM – 1 Mile Start
9:30 AM – Awards
Race Day Parking
Parking is available for participants around downtown Whiteville.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 am
Location
First Citizens Bank
422 S Madison St
