
From the Organizer
Join us for the second running of The Little Gherkin in Burlington, NC. The Lil' G is the lead up to The Pickle in Greensboro, NC on July 18. If you complete both, you are A Big Dill! This year's Lil' G will take place at the Burlington Athletic Stadium (home of the Sockpuppets) on July 11 at 5pm.
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Medal Madness 5K & 13.1M at Wilmington, NC (22)
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Little Gherkin 5K
Jul 11, 2026