Tag: walk

Sign Up for Walk2WIN: 2-Mile Walk and Costume Contest

Written by Brian Perry on August 21, 2024. Posted in Connect. 1 Comment on Sign Up for Walk2WIN: 2-Mile Walk and Costume Contest

Saturday, Nov 2nd at 9:30 am (Costume Contest Signups Begin at 8:30am) Route: Atrium Health Ballpark and Downtown Kannapolis $25 to register, Kids 12 and under FREE Includes a t-shirt and a chance to win raffle prizes. Why is this event unique? There are lots of 5K races in our community and they often include 1 mile walks, but no other 2-mile walks! This event is great for people looking to go the “extra mile”! It’s perfect for people of all ages, families, and seniors! And this year, the event has added a little more FUN with a Costume Contest since the date is so close to Halloween. Kids...

Step by Step Towards a Cure: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Written by Abby Cagle on August 14, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Have you or someone you know been affected by Alzheimer’s? One way you can join the fight to find a cure is to participate in the world’s largest fundraiser, 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus, NC, for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. 📅 Saturday, Sept 21st ⏱️ Registration at 9am; Opening Ceremony and Walk at 10 am 📍 Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join. Last year, thanks to our incredible community, they surpassed their goal of $50,000 by raising $62,000! This year, they...

Step into fitness with the Loop the Loop program

Step into Fitness and Fun in Kannapolis

Written by Abby Cagle on January 16, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

Earn prizes while walking, running or biking with the Loop the Loop Program! The City of Kannapolis’ Loop the Loop Program is a fun way to track the distance of your walk, run, or bike ride. Loop the Loop is part of the City’s Discover a Healthy Life Initiative and the Cabarrus Health Alliance REACH Program. The goal is to bring a friend, meet new friends, and enjoy the scenic downtown including West Avenue Park and Atrium Health Ballpark (which is open to the public year round), Kannapolis parks including Village Park, Bakers Creek Park, Veterans Park, Vietnam Veterans Park, and Walter...