Description

WHAT:
The Run for Carly Rae 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk was established to honor the life of Carly Rae Baron, who tragically lost her life to gun violence in 2020. Carly Rae was a beautiful person, who enjoyed basketball, modeling and spending time with her family and friends. Carly Rae was a graduate of Eugene Ashley High school and good friends with current Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith.

The Alex Highsmith Family Foundation wanted to create a scholarship that would help keep Carly Rae's memory alive for years to come. With the blessings of the Baron Family, the scholarship program began in 2023. We are proud to announce that the Baron Scholarship Program paid $13,000 in scholarships to New Hanover County High School seniors this spring! Help us to bless even more students in 2024!

DATE:
Sunday, October 15, 2023

START/FINISH LINE LOCATION:
Long Leaf Park
314 Pine Grove Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409

DISTANCES OFFERED:
5K Run or Walk - This event is timed
1 Mile Fun Run or Walk - This event is not timed

HOW TO REGISTER:
Register Before the Race: Click on the SIGN UP button in the upper right corner
Register At Pre-Race Packet Pickup or On Race Day:  To register at packet pickup or at the race, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone.  You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts. 

PARKING:
Parking is available at any legal parking spot at Long Leaf Park.  Park near Shelters 5 & 6.

PACKET PICKUP & RACE SCHEDULE:
Click HERE for the full schedule of events

HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE:
The Alex Highsmith Family Foundation strives to make a positive impact on the lives of our youth in the Wilmington, Charlotte and Pittsburgh communities. ALL proceeds from the race will go to fund academic scholarships to seniors in New Hanover County Schools! The Run for Carly Rae 5K race will also help raise awareness of the need to end gun violence in our community!