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Online Registration Available. 

For further information, please contact Ryan Jones at 704-920-5619 or the Concord Parks and Recreation Office at 704-920-5600.

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COUCH to 5K CHALLENGE

REFLEX International and the Concord Parks and Recreation Department are taking the wellness program to the next level with the COUCH to 5K CHALLENGE.  You will encourage, motivate and compete with your peers in a 5K Run on 11/6/2010. The Couch to 5k challenge includes 20 group sessions and an off day exercise program.  The Couch to 5k challenge will meet at Dorton Park in Concord on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s beginning 8/31/2010.  No Fee - register online now.

 

  • Free 10 week program beginning 8/31/2010
  • Meet Tuesday and Thursday – 7:00 pm @ Dorton Park
  • Group training plan provided
  • Concludes with the running of the United Way Run for Your Life 5k (registration fee required)
  • No running experience necessary
  • Program led by certified instructor
  • Group Accountability/ Encouragement

REFLEX International provides events and competitions designed around health and fitness.   Whether you are on your own or part of large group, REFLEX can help you and those around you grow and succeed. 

 

  

United Way Run for Life 5K, 10K and Fun Run

Saturday, November 6, 2010 (New date)

Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m. 5K and 10K begin at 8:30 a.m. Starts and ends at Les Myers Park in Concord.  Course starts in the lower parking lot area, continues on the Harold McEachern Greenway, turns around on the Downtown Connector Segment and back to Les Myers Park.  

NEW LOCATION.  New stroller division. Registration and awards presentation will be held in Paul's Shelter at Les Myers Park.

Honoring our Bravest/Finest/Fastest A special award will be given to the fastest male and female Firefighter, Police Officer or EMS personnel.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Fun Run
Free - Registration is required.

5k
Pre-Registration—$12.00
Registration after 10/25/10—$15.00

10k
Pre-Registration—$20.00
Registration after 10/25/10—$25.00

T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 150 registered participants.

Proceeds benefit United Way of the Carolinas

2010 Brochure and Registration Form

10K Race Directions

5K Splits

10K Splits

2009 5K Results from Queen City Timing 2009 10K Results from Queen City Timing

 

 

PHOTOS.....PHOTOS.....PHOTOS.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

For more Bunny Run 5K and Fun Run Photos, Click HERE

 

 

Bunny Run 5K & Fun Run Saturday, April 3, 2010

 

RESULTS:  Click HERE for PDF Version
 or CLICK HERE for Queen City Timing Website Link

 

    MALE OVERALL RESULTS 
       1     1 Glen Thompson      422 40 M   16:40  5:22 
       2     2 Mike Beigay           430 31 M   16:59  5:28 
      3     3 Michael Dilks         160 16 M   17:55  5:46 

              FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS 
      1     9 Danielle Walther      348 28 F   18:47  6:03 
     2    29 Tracey Kinyo          226 30 F   21:08  6:49 
    3    32 Cheryl Todd           339 41 F   21:20  6:52

  MALE STROLLER OVERALL RESULTS
      1 Brian Hayes                18:08
        2 Alan/Angel Thompson  22:58  
             3 Michael Dennis            24:31       

   FEMALE STROLLER OVERALL RESULTS 
    1 Meg Irvin              42:07   

  Fun Run Winners
1st - Braedon Bruggeling
2nd - Brooks Godbold
3rd - Nolan Bruggeling

    

2010 Bunny Run 5K Map

5K Race Directions

5K Splits

5K Points of Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Streetlight 5K and Fun Run

Friday, July 16, 2010

Fun Run begins at 7:00 p.m. 5K begins at 7:30 p.m. Starts and ends at Les Myers Park in Concord.  Course starts in the lower parking lot area, continues on the Harold McEachern Greenway, turns around on the Downtown Connector Segment and back to 
Les Myers Park.  

 

Click HERE for PHOTOS of 2010 Streetlight 5K and Fun Run

RESULTS (pdf version)

RESULTS FROM QUEEN CITY TIMING

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2010 Brochure and Registration Information

2010 Streetlight 5K Map

5K Splits

5K Points of Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area Road Races

June Bug 5K - first Friday of June of each year. www.cabarruscounty.us/Parks
For additional information, visit  www.cabarruscounty.us/Parks or call Perry Gabriel at 704-920-3356.

Jack O'Lantern Jaunt 5K - Saturday before Halloween of each year. www.cabarruscounty.us/Parks 

   

Pace Calculators and more.......

Click on link below for calculators: http://www.active.com/calculators/

 

Sports are fun. Math is not. Leave it to Active.com to bridge the gap. The new line of sports calculators let you calculate your target heartrate, determine your nutritional needs and do lots of other cool things with a few clicks of your mouse.

What you'll find:  Pace Calculator, Target Heart Rate Calculator, Caloric Needs Calculator, Nutritional Needs Calculator, Ideal Weight Calculator, Body Fat Calculator, Currency Calculator.

   

Preparing to run your first marathon?

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How_to_Run_Your_First_Marathon.htm

 

Guinness World Records recognizes Concord native Margaret Hagerty

She has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest person to complete a marathon for each of the seven continents.  Click here for more information. To see for yourself, this is located on page #101 in the Guinness World Records 2007 edition.

   

Suggested Web Sites:

Caution:  All websites listed have been checked for appropriate content.  However, due to the fast changing world of the Internet, sites may change.  We strongly urge parents to preview any sites your children access and to always supervise children when online.  If you should find any content that is objectional, please email us at .

 

 

Active.Com - The industry's online registration vehicle for participatory sports.

Cape Fear Rogue Runners - "Be all you used to be"

Cool Running - A collection of information, services and tools for runners of all abilities.

KidsRunning.Com - From Runner's World - advice and information for kids - also includes programs on training health, games, stories and essays on running health and fitness. 

Cooper River Bridge - Charleston, SC

NewRunner.com - From Runner's World - a guide for the new runner or walker on getting started, keeping motivated, injury prevention, problem areas, workout plans and more.

North Carolina Roadrunners Club - Raleigh, NC

Road Runners Clubs of America - The national association of not-for-profit running clubs.  Its mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.

Run Charlotte - Charlotte, NC running events, race results, running shoes and apparel, etc.

Runner's World Magazine - A running magazine whose mission is to advise, educate and motivate runners of all ages and abilities.

Running Journal - The source for running news in the Southeast.  Features timely race results, a comprehensive calendar of upcoming events, columns and personal stories.

Wilmington Roadrunner's Club - One of the oldest continuously operating clubs in North Carolina.

 

 

 

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Parks and Recreation Brochure

 

Concord Parks and Recreation
Department:

147 Academy Ave., NW
P.O. Box 308
Concord, NC 28026
704-920-5600

Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Director of Parks & Recreation:
Bob Dowless
(704) 920-5610
Director's Feedback
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Phone numbers of Importance
(704) 920-5600
Fax: (704) 792-1971
E-mail:

ATHLETIC INFORMATION LINE 
704-920-5640
Automated information for updates, cancellations, etc.

PROGRAM INFORMATION LINE 
704-920-5650 
Automated information for updates, cancellations, etc.

  

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