Dec. 2 – Greenville, N.C.
Follow the road to a good cause!
Celebrating its eighth year, this well-run event raises money for college scholarships in the memory of Capt. Chris Cash, who died in service to his country in Iraq in 2004. Choose from USATF-certified 10-mile or 5k courses along the scenic greenway and the campus of East Carolina University.
Each race features its own unique finisher medal with a new design for the 10-miler. A fun kick-off to the holiday season, there is a team competition, great door prizes and a post-race spread for all finishers.
In 2011, 11 students were empowered through the scholarship to pursue higher education. One scholarship recipient, Joshua Cain, said, “It’s an honor having Capt. Chris Cash to look up to. I have learned about this specific American who has helped so many people. His legacy, his life, is still speaking to people.” Joshua was the first scholarship recipient, in 2006, and has since been a part of the Reindeer Dash for Cash each year. This year a group of scholarship recipients will be staffing a water stop to show their appreciation to the runners who helped make the scholarships possible.
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Last year’s race was record-setting with a field of 834 entries, making it Greenville’s largest race. Nicholas Kurgat won the featured 10-miler in 50:47 for the men. Heather Magill won the women’s title in 58:49. Blake Justice won the 5k in 17:44, and Stephanie Jilcott won the women’s 5k in 19:56.
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An easy drive from the Triangle, the Reindeer Dash for Cash is a great way to wrap up your 2012 race schedule. For more information check out www.reindeerdashforcash.org.
