DUDLEY SHOALS, NC (September 13, 2019) — Dudley Shoals Baptist Church is once again hosting the Tyler Sims Memorial Endure Event, which includes a 5K trail run and an obstacle course “soldier run” for both adults and children and registration is now open.
The event was renamed in 2015 in memory of Tyler Sims, who died in an accident while cycling to work in Hickory from his home in Granite Falls in early August of 2015. Sims was an active member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church and served on a number of committees, including the Endure Event Committee.
The event is set for Saturday, September 28 and will be held at Sims Country BBQ, in the Dudley Shoals Community of Granite Falls. The day’s activities will include:
5K Trail Run
Start Time: 8:45 a.m.
Registration Fee: $20
Jr. Soldier Run (Ages 5-12)
Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
Registration Fee: $15
Competitive Soldier Run (Ages 12+) Chip timed
Start Time: 10:45 a.m.
Registration Fee: $25
Non-Competitive Soldier Run (Ages 12+)
Start Time: 11a.m.
Registration Fee: $25
Participants who are “Ultra Competitors” can sign up for both the 5K Trail Run and the Soldier Run for a reduced rate of $40.
Military personnel can participate in any of the Endure events at no cost with a valid military ID. Spaces are limited for the competitive Soldier Run and registration for that event is on a first come, first served basis.
For more information or to register online, visit www.racingtoes.com.
A Dudley Shoals Baptist Church Press Release
