University of North Carolina Athletics
Student-Athletes Stage 5K Run To Raise Habitat Funds
March 25, 2009 | General
March 25, 2009
A coalition of UNC and Duke student-athletes has worked together to stage the Build Blue and True 5K, a recreational run scheduled for this Sunday, March 29th at 9 a.m. at the UNC Ranson-Hamrick Cross Country Course adjacent to Finley Golf Course.
A friendly competition for the Duke and UNC fans across the Triangle, the 5K will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Durham and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. Upon registration, racers will be asked to designate which school they're supporting as they run. Results of each school's support will be reported on race day at the conclusion of the event.
"Build Blue and True" was created two years ago by Anna Farias-Eisner, a Duke senior and cross country runner, in a campaign to help support Habitat for Humanity of Durham.
The efforts to develop a 5K fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity began a year ago, as Duke and UNC student-athletes combined their competitive spirits for a good cause. "Even though we compete on the court and the field, we're all working hard for the same cause," Farias-Eisner said. "When it comes down to it, you have to keep everything in perspective in life."
"We always see each other in competition and see each other at different sporting events," said Kelly Woodruff, a UNC 2008 graduate and former swimmer. "Working together on this project has been great and we can't wait for the event. It will really be good to get going and give back to the community that's given so much to us."
The overall winner among Duke supporters will receive a men's basketball poster signed by the team and the overall UNC winner will receive an item signed by the UNC men's basketball team. The race will include the following age divisions: 18-under, 19-24; 25-34, 35-44; 45-54 and 55+
Organizers hope to draw upwards of 300 participants to the race. All proceeds from the race and the auction will be split between the Habitat for Humanity branches.
Participants can register online at SportOften.com. Information about the race is also available on the Runner's World web site. For more information, email habitat-5-k@googlegroups.com.
