3rd Annual Red and Blue 5K set for May 18 in Troutman

Posted on by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News

The Troutman Police Department and Troutman Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Troutman Parks & Recreation, will host the 3rd Annual Red and Blue 5K on Saturday, May 18.

The race, which gets underway at 6 p.m., will start and finish at the Downtown Depot, located at 137 S. Main Street in Troutman. This 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels.

The entry fee is $30. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. (The guaranteed T-shirt deadline was May 1.)

Proceeds from the race are divided between the charities of the Police Department and Fire & Rescue’s choosing.

The Police Department will donate half of the proceeds to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, which provides financial support to the families of first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Troutman Fire & Rescue will donate the other half of the proceeds to the Firefighters’ Burned Children’s Fund, which supports burn survivors.

The Police Department has also added Back the Blue NC to its list of charities, which will directly help the families of the fallen officers in the recent tragedy in Charlotte.

Event Details

♦ REGISTER: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Troutman/RednBlue5K
♦ PACKET PICK UP: Friday, May 17, at Troutman Parks & Rec, 334 North Avenue, Troutman from 12 to 7 p.m. or on race day, starting at 4:30 p.m.
♦ COURSE INFO: This flat course will begin at the Downtown Depot and run the length of Eastway Drive and the Richardson Greenway to Grannis Lane, turn around, and come straight back for a 5K distance. A water station will be provided at the halfway marker. Restrooms will be provided at the start/finish line.
♦ AWARDS: Overall Top 3 Male & Female; Top 3 Male & Female in each age group (5-year increments starting at age 10)
♦ PARKING: Wagner Street parking lot, Troutman Town Hall, Troutman ESC Park
♦ EVENT POLICIES: The race runs rain or shine. Registration fees are non-refundable. Bib numbers must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned. Race bibs must be clearly visible. On the greenway, please stay to the right at all times. Dogs must be on a leash.
♦ LEARN MORE: Contact award@troutmannc.gov for questions regarding the race.