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Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

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United States
North Carolina
Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

5K Road Road 5K

Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, June 27, 2026Taylorsville, NC1 Miles – 5K

Registration open4 weeks

T-Shirts: Guaranteed t-shirts for registrations before June 5, 2026. Packet Pickup: Race Day - Saturday morning starting at 6:30 am at Matheson Park. Awards: Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall winners for 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Course: Course maps will be added soon. Our Mission: Powered by God’s love, we are dedicated to walking with our neighbors –no matter where they are in life– to help them truly thrive.

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Jun 279:00 AM

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$15

Jun 279:00 AM

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Location

Matheson Park

Taylorsville, NC 28681

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