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The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department’s Bunny Run 5K will take place on Saturday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m. in beautiful historic downtown Concord. The 5K will start and finish in downtown Concord on Means Avenue and will run through the McEachern Greenway and continue on the Downtown Connector Greenway to the finish. This course is USATF-certified.

The Bunny Run 5K will be followed by the Bunny Run Festival from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free festival is for the entire family and will include a climbing wall, inflatables, arts and crafts, music, face painting, the Easter Bunny and an interactive DJ with games and prizes. The Bunny Run 5K and Festival also includes a 1-mile fun run. This event will be fun for all family members, whether they are running in the race or cheering their favorite runner to cross the finish line.

Registration is available at www.concordparksandrec.org or in person at 147 Academy Ave. NW, Concord, NC 28026. All pre-registered runners will receive a goody bag and T-shirt. Pre-registration will close on April 11. Race-day registration will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 19. Goody bags and T-shirts are not guaranteed on race day.

The 1-mile fun run will start at 9 a.m. and the Bunny Run 5K will start at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required for the FREE 1-mile fun run. The Bunny Run 5K entry fee is $15 until April 11 and $20 on race day.

For more information contact Sara Rodgers, assistant athletic supervisor, at 704-920-5619 or rodgerss@concordnc.gov.