Run to the Capitol: Fueling Dreams for East Union 8th Graders' Washington DC Expedition

🏃‍♀️Run to the Capitol 5K Run/Walk & Virtual Option 
Lace up. Show up. Help us run to DC (literally).

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ Race Time: 9:00 AM (Same-day registration begins at 8:00 AM)
📍 Location: Forest Hills HighSchool - 701 Old Hwy 74, Marshville, NC 28103

 
🎯 Why Are We Running?
Because East Union 8th Graders are DC-bound—and they need you to help get them there! This isn’t just a 5K... it’s a chance to help send students on an unforgettable trip to explore the monuments, museums, and history of our nation’s capital.

Every stride you take helps shrink the $600-per-student cost to make this trip possible!

 
🏅 What to Expect:
A fun, fast, and flat 5K course perfect for runners, walkers, and stroller-pushers
High-fives, community vibes, and feel-good purpose
Virtual option available if you're cheering from afar
All proceeds go straight to supporting the East Union DC Trip Fund!
 
💵 Registration:
Just $30 per participant (and worth every penny!)
Can’t make the race? Sponsor a student or make a donation—every dollar brings them closer to DC!
 
📍 Race Day Details:
8:00 AM – Same-Day Registration & Check-In Opens
9:00 AM – Race Time!

 
💬 Let’s Do This!
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just out for a stroll with friends, this race is your chance to support a great cause. Come run, walk, cheer, or donate—whatever your pace, you’ll be helping turn dreams into lifetime memories.

Click “Register” and let’s make history (literally).

🗽 See you at the start line — and thanks for helping these kids reach their Capitol finish line!