Southport Magazine

Don’t miss the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk, in Boiling Spring Lakes on Labor Day. Organized by the Southport Rotary and Brunswick Wellness Coalition, this family-friendly event promotes health and wellness in our community while also raising funds for New Hope Clinic’s charitable healthcare programs, as well as other Rotary-funded organizations. 

Participants of all fitness levels are invited to run, walk, or roll on Monday, Sept. 4 on the flat courses with start and finish lines at Spring Lake Park, 220 Pine Road in Boiling Spring Lakes. Races start at 9 am. 

Enjoy refreshments, prizes for fastest 5K male and female and for age group winners for fastest 1.5 mile male and female, for best splash by an adult and child, and for teams! Race t-shirt sizes are guaranteed for registration before Aug 4.

For online registration, go to SouthportRotary.com or find them on Facebook and follow the links to RunSignup.com. It will probably be a hot weekend, but when you finish the race, you can go jump in the lake!

Help this great event have even more impact by becoming an event sponsor, with sponsor levels starting at $50. Contact Rick Pearce at 910-612-2748 to learn more.

About Southport Rotary Club: Chartered in 1986, the Southport Rotary Club is comprised of neighbors, friends, and community leaders in Southeastern Brunswick County. Our members share the common goal of creating positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.

The Brunswick Wellness Coalition is a united group of individuals and health-minded leaders with the mission to improve the health of our community, and the vision of becoming the healthiest county in North Carolina.

New Hope Clinic is a volunteer driven non-profit organization that provides quality medical, dental, pharmacy services, and health education to low income, uninsured Brunswick County adults in a caring, patient centered environment.