Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run
Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run is a running race on October 10–15, 2026 in Whiteville, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 10–15, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WHAT
Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run
Trooper Kevin Conner (B-551) lost his life during a traffic stop on October 17, 2018. Every October, nearly a thousand people in the community come together on his EOW for this annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk in memory of Trooper Kevin Conner’s life and his dedication to protecting the community.
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K | This is a Timed Event
1 Mile | This is an Untimed Event
* You can walk or run either even
5K Virtual
1 Mile Virtual
WHEN
Saturday, October 10, 2026
LOCATION OF START/FINISH LINE
422 S Madison Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
PARKING
Parking is available at any legal street parking spot in the area.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day: To register at packet pickup or race morning, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
RACE SCHEDULE
For full schedule of event, click HERE
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Proceeds from this event will go into a scholarship fund in memory of Trooper Kevin Conner. The scholarship will be available to students in Columbus and Bladen County. If you cannot race you are welcome to make a donation to the Trooper Kevin Conner Scholarship Fund.
Events
Weather
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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whiteville 7 Nw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Whiteville, NC
Nearest Airport
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run
- Date
- October 10–15, 2026
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Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run
Oct 10, 2026