College Football: NC Tarheels vs Cincinnati Bearcats
This was an inaugural 5K in Charlotte, timing by Run For Your Life with an easy out and back course, very moderate (if any) hills and lots of college enthusiasm.
The START line was at the Wells Fargo Atrium, downtown Charlotte and runners were entertained by a 'battle of the bands' prior to the gun. Both team bands lined opposing sides of the street and played their hearts out. The Cincinnati Bearcats mascot and cheer squad were present and full of enthusiasm both pre and post race. Lots of folks stayed for the awards ceremony (inside the Atrium) to enjoy laughs as the Bearcat danced and took pictures with fans. Belkie Bear and Sir Purr were there. Loads of fun!
This was simply a year end race for me to keep me on track with my current goals. Lots of friendly, familiar faces at the event and a live DJ indoors followed by a Fanfest before the game start. Excellent run and event overall.
T-shirts were long sleeve cotton and door prizes were drawn as the results were being tallied. Lots of amenities - water, Powerade, bagels, coffee, trail mix, and bananas, as well as vendor support.
Definitely a repeat race in 2014!
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