2nd Annual Briar Chapel 5K Race Results

The 2nd Annual Briar Chapel 5K attracted over 70 runners this year, which benefited the Abundance Foundation in Chatham County. Overall winners were Russell Westbrook (18:29) and Bridget Perry (21:55). About 30 kids participated in the fun run around the circle. For a complete list of results, visit East Carolina Road Racing.



Personally, I did somewhat better than last year, and enjoyed the company of my wife during the race this year (it was her first 5K!).

Briar Chapel raised almost $3,000 for The Abundance Foundation towards their tireless pursuit to increase public awareness of sustainable energy usage and local food consumption. In addition to the runners, a big thanks are in order to the race sponsors, including: CE Group, Kimley-Horn, Southern Energy Management, Chatham Marketplace, Kennon Craver, and Triangle Electrical Services.

For photos of the race, check out Briar Chapel's Facebook page.

Briar Chapel’s Second Annual 5K Race

I hope you will join me again next Saturday (April 17th) for the running of the Second Annual Briar Chapel 5K Race!

The race starts at 8:00 am, and will follow a well-marked, USATF-certified 5K course. Proceeds will benefit the Abundance Foundation, which sponsors innovative ideas to increase awareness of renewable energy and promote local food consumption.

The race will feature locally made organic t-shirts for pre-registrants, water on the course and microchip timing. An awards ceremony with refreshments will immediately follow the race, with awards to overall and age group winners.

Don’t miss your chance to run on this beautiful new course, tour the energy-efficient green homes, and help support your local community. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 am. For more details, or to pre-register online, visit Active.com.

See you at the race!