Last year's Run to Victory. (Derek Hill Photography)

RANDLEMAN, N.C. – The 6th annual Run To Victory will be held on Sept. 24, with the hopes of warmer weather and even more participants. 1,000 athletes are expected to run, walk and wheel through Randleman, N.C. in support of Victory Junction, a camp for chronically and seriously ill children.

Both the half marathon and 5k events begin and end at Victory Junction this year, starting at 7 a.m. Post-race festivities include a pancake meal at the camp’s Fuel Stop and an award ceremony for participants.

“It’s amazing to think of the continued support we have received for this event each year,” said Kyle Petty, Founder and Vice Chairman of Victory Junction Camp, in a statement. “Our community, camper families and volunteers are like no other and that’s the reason this event is so successful after six years. It’s an event that not only helps us see more campers, but helps us stay in touch with our community and our donors.”

Participants are encouraged to register online at www.runtovictory.org. Registration for the half-marathon costs $50 and registration for the 5K run/walk costs $30.

The event also includes a special dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening in the Fuel Stop for the Victory Circle Club, participants that have raised $1,450 or more. The dinner gives donors a chance to celebrate their fundraising goal and receive special recognition. The dinner is open to 100 ticket holders, and tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under).

Guests also will have the opportunity to register as bone marrow donors Saturday through DKMS, a nonprofit organization that recruits bone marrow donors for Leukemia patients. For more information visit, www.dkmsamericas.org.

WANT TO GO?

For more information or to register for the Run To Victory, visit www.runtovictory.org.

For additional information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Connor at 336-495-2035 or email runtovictory@victoryjunction.org.

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