K.I.D. 5K (Kiwanis Independence Day 5K)

This annual event is held each year on Independence Day and has become a summer holiday tradition in our community. Again this year proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge as we work to support this amazing organization. We salute Better Living Inc. for stepping up in a most generous way as a signature sponsor of this event for the fifteenth straight year.

The race will start/finish on the grounds of the Hollymead Elementary and Lakeside (formerly Sutherland) Middle School campuses on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The course will be the traditional one through Forest Lakes subdivision.

Registration forms, maps, and more information are available right now at Ragged Mountain Running Shop at 3 Elliewood Avenue (434-293-3367) and on-line at the CTC web site (http://www.cvilletrackclub.org/july-4.html) or at  (https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Charlottesville/KiwanisIndependenceDay5K)

NEW THIS YEAR! Packet pick up at Lakeside Middle School (formerly Sutherland), Friday, July 2, 5-8 p.m. and on race day from 6:30 – 7:15 a.m.

BRIEF BUT IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER MEETING: Come to Sutherland Middle School at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 28, to hear from race directors Sean Horn and Matt Haas about how you can volunteer to help on race day. It is important that we know who has what assignments. Also, Athena Gould, Exec. Director of Blue Ridge Bigs will be there to tell us how important our race is to the kids they support. If you would like to partner and sponsor this event please send at email to LtGov@kiwaniscville.org