A2S to Hold Annual 5K on Davidson Cross Country Trail September 7
8/26/2013 4:52:00 PM | General
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- The third annual Andrew Lovedale 5K will be held on the Davidson College cross country trail on Saturday, September 7 to benefit Access to Success (A2S), founded by former Davidson basketball player Andrew Lovedale.
"Thanks to tremendous support from both Davidson College and the community, this 5K has become our signature fundraising event," A2S President Andrew Lovedale said. "With the funds we have raised together and will raise on September 7, A2S is making a huge difference in the lives of hundreds of youth in Benin City, Nigeria."
Race-day festivities include free face painting for kids and a dunk tank. At the conclusion of the 5K, awards will be presented at Baker Sports Complex followed by an after-party at Davidson's Brickhouse Tavern. The first 200 participants receive a free drink served by celebrity bartenders including Davidson head men's basketball coach Bob McKillop and Lowe's Companies Inc.'s Chief Customer Officer Greg Bridgeford and Vice President for Merchandising Operations Lenzy King. Members of the Davidson basketball family including assistant coaches Jim Fox, Matt McKillop and Ryan Mee, as well as former players Brendan Winters, Can Civi, Steve Rossiter, Will Reigel and Ben Allison will also participate. All activities are free; donations accepted.
The men's race will begin at 8 a.m., and the women's race at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for pre-registered participants, and $30 on race day. The student rate is $20 prior to the race and $25 on race day. Pre-registered participants will receive a dry-fit event t-shirt. Walkers are welcome. Parking and restroom facilities are located at Baker Sports Complex. The top overall male and female winner will receive a pair of new running shoes, courtesy of Fleet Feet Sports in Huntersville, while second and third place winners will receive a gift certificate from Adjusting the World Chiropractic. Age group winners will receive awards courtesy of Omega Sports and Fit Avenue.
All proceeds benefit A2S, which empowers youth and their communities to achieve positive change through Christian-based athletic and educational programs in Benin City, Nigeria. To register or learn more about A2S and its programs, visit a2sfoundation.org. Contact Race Director Lauren Biggers at lauren@a2sfoundation.org with questions or concerns.
A2S would like to thank its sponsors: Moore & Van Allen, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Ivester Jackson, ColorID, Brickhouse Tavern, Balfour Beatty Construction, Adjusting the World Chiropractic, Carolina Powertrain, Carolina Canine Training, Young Elites, Carolina Pet Place, Fleet Feet Sports, Omega Sports, Powerade, Fit Avenue, McIntosh Law Firm, Earth Fare, C.M. Blume and Davidson College.
