The Big Run 2024 - Father's Day Edition

What better way to spend Father's Day than to share the gift of running? The Big Run is an annual 5K in celebration of Global Running Day and everything that makes running special - most of all, community.

Celebrate Father's Day in a memorable and active way this year by joining hundreds of others for a FREE family-friendly event at Wake Med Soccer Park! Gather the whole family for a fun-filled morning of fitness and bonding for a 5K fun run. Finishers will receive a special commemorative medal to cherish as a token of this unforgettable experience!

This is an untimed 5K fun run on Wake Med Soccer Park's cross country course of mostly grass and dirt. Keep in mind that since the course is not on pavement and includes sections of rough terrain in the woods, it is not very stroller-friendly. Unfortunately, dogs will also not be allowed at the park/on the course or fields.

Schedule:
Black Girls RUN! ambassador, Eleanor, will lead a warm up at 7:30am
The run will begin at 8:00am after announcements and acknowledgements
Dean Self from YogaSix with be leading a post-run yoga cooldown
Stick around afterwards to enjoy food trucks, music from a local DJ, giveaways from vendors, and much more!

Sponsors:
Brooks and Michelob Ultra are the primary sponsors for the event

Brands:
Body Glide, Birkenstock, CEP, ChicknLegs, Coros, Elliptigo, Feetures, GU, Jogology, Nathan, OOFOS, Tailwind

Community Partners:
Ally Hatton - Handmade bracelets, Badass Honey, Black Girls RUN! (warmup), Black Men Run, The Blood Connection, F45 North Raleigh, Haven House, Permanent Jewelry, RAW Performance, The Running PTs, Venture PT, YogaSix Dean Self (post-run yoga)

The Blood Connection

In addition to all the fun, Blood Connection will be joining us with a blood drive on-site. If you want to donate blood, follow the link below or scan the QR code in the image (code needed). Read more about the Blood Connection and the work they are doing to help save lives!