The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation has announced the 12th annual Canes 5K, which will be held at Lenovo Center on Sunday, September 21, starting at 8:15 a.m. The event is presented by UNC Health and assisted by Raleigh Orthopaedic.
Participants will run a 5K route around Lenovo Center and nearby areas. The event will also feature two Caniac kids’ dashes, inflatables, Kona Ice, a cool-down zone, and opportunities to interact with Carolina Hurricanes players. Early registration discounts are available through Friday, August 22. All proceeds from the event will support the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation’s efforts to address children’s health and educational needs as well as youth hockey development in North Carolina.
According to the organization: “As the charitable arm of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Foundation takes pride in being a part of the community both on and off the ice. The Foundation strives to be an agent of change by meeting the health and educational needs of underserved populations in the community where we work, live, and play.”
For more information about registration or details about the foundation’s work, visit their official site.
