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The Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation hosts a 1 mile walk and a 5K run from Crouse Park in Sparta, North Carolina. Both distances are open to runners and walkers of every pace, with the morning built around a shared start in the heart of town. Proceeds from the day go towards providing much needed medical equipment for Alleghany Health, and this year's event centres on health and wellness for patients, the wider community and hospital staff.
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Crouse Park, Sparta, NC
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The event is sponsored by the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation and raises funds to fulfill its mission of providing much needed medical equipment for Alleghany Health.
The day is focused on health and wellness for patients, the community and hospital staff, so runners, walkers and families are all welcome. Anyone who would like to support Alleghany Health can enter either distance.
Crouse Park in Sparta, North Carolina serves as the gathering point for the event. The park sits within the town, so it is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding streets.
Yes. The one mile walk is designed for those who prefer a shorter, gentler outing, and the 5K welcomes runners and walkers alike, making it a good first race for anyone new to timed events.
Crouse Park is a public park in the middle of Sparta, so friends and family can easily come along to cheer. Spectating is straightforward because both distances stay close to the park area.
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Expected October 2027
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