Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K is a running race on April 3, 2027 in Hillsborough, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- April 3, 2027 (170 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come out and join us on Saturday, April 3rd for the 6th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K! This year the race will be starting at Eno River Brewing and running through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
Proceeds from this race will benefit Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse and local missions' efforts in Hillsborough.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30am.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. Guaranteed t-shirt size deadline is March 3, 2027.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham 11 W, 7 mi from the venue.
About Hillsborough, NC
City Elevation
538 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
- Date
- April 3, 2027
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Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
Apr 3, 2027