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e Fayetteville Running Club pres-
ents its 6th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler
Race on ursday, July 4, at 7 a.m., at
the North Carolina Veterans Park in
downtown Fayetteville. e 1-mile
fun run begins at 7:50 a.m.
"is is the event that the
Fayetteville Running Club uses to
support several different chari-
ties," said David Wilkes, president
of the club. "Our largest recipient is
the Gold Star Teen Program. at
sends the kids of a Gold Star fam-
ily to camp, and they have different
activities throughout the year." Wilkes
added that a Gold Star family is one
that has lost a family member during
that member's military service.
"We also have two scholarships that
we give out to two high school track
or cross country runners," said Wilkes.
"We give one male and one female
$1,000 a piece who are seniors and
have participated on their cross coun-
try or track team during that time."
Wilkes added that every month, the
organization makes a $500 dona-
tion to a local charity. Some of those
charities include e Rape Crisis
Center, Operation Inasmuch, Ac-
tion Pathways, the Autism Society,
the Bicycle Man, Fayetteville Urban
Ministry and more.
"We created a 4-mile route that
highlighted many of the scenic and
historical sites downtown," said Wil-
kes of the July 4 run. "It goes through
Arsenal Park behind the Museum of
the Cape Fear Historical Complex,
the various downtown water foun-
tains, Freedom Memorial Park and
other areas."
Awards will be given to the top
three overall winners and the top
three male and female winners in
each age category. All 4 Mile and 1
Mile finishers will receive a medal.
ere will be awards for most spir-
ited, best costume, fastest wheels
and more. Raffle prizes will be given.
ere will be fruit, beverages and
music at the event.
"e Fayetteville Running Club's
mission is to support our community
through living a healthy lifestyle, and
there will be about 2,000 people who
will show up for this event, which is
one of the largest running races in
town," said Wilkes. "We look forward to
everyone coming out to participate."
Same-day registration begins at 6
a.m. e cost of the 4 Miler Race is
$30. Packet pickup is Wednesday, July
3, from 4-8 p.m. at Fayetteville Oto-
laryngology, which is located at 1839
Quiet Cove Rd. Race-day parking is
available at the Medical Arts Center
and the parking garage on Franklin
Street. For more information, visit
https://its-go-time.com/firecracker-
4-miler/.
Firecracker 4 Miler supports youth
by DR. SHANESSA FENNER
EVENT
e Fayetteville Running Club's 6th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler Race raises funds for the
Gold Star Teen Program.
DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Prin-
cipal, WT Brown Elementary School.
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