Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Hillsborough, NC
- Eno River Brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, 27278
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run for a cause through Hillsborough's River Walk, honoring a local hero and supporting veterans with service dogs. Dogs welcome.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K honors Captain Kevin Dendy, a local hero who served overseas providing essential medical care. This event supports Vets to Vets United, an organization that connects disabled veterans with rescue service dogs. Runners will enjoy a 5K course starting at Eno River Brewing and winding through Hillsborough's scenic River Walk. It's a thoughtful way to remember a community member while contributing to a meaningful cause. Dogs are welcome to join the run.
What to expect
- A 5K run starting at Eno River Brewing.
- Bring your dog to join the experience.
- Receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal.
Standout details
- Benefits Vets to Vets United
- Dog-friendly event
- Custom t-shirt & finisher's medal
- Starts at Eno River Brewing
Perks & features
- Shirt
ShirtFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 9:30 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Oct 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Come out and join us on Saturday, April 11th for the 5th Annual Kevin Dendy Memorial 5K! This year the race will be starting at Eno River Brewing and running through Hillsborough's beautiful River Walk.
Captain Kevin Dendy was local to the Hillsborough/North Durham community. He was commissioned into the North Carolina National Guard and served one tour in Kuwait during the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and provided essential medical care to soldiers serving overseas. Kevin had a love for everything outdoors - running, hiking, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. On December 29 of 2021, Kevin tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident.
Proceeds from this race will benefit Vets to Vets United . Vets To Vets United unites disabled veterans with rescue service dogs to save and enrich lives.
The race will start at Eno River Brewing at 9:30am.
PACKET PICKUP will be available on race day beginning at 8:30am.
DOG FRIENDLY
Your dog is welcome to join in! Please note that some areas along the route are quite narrow, especially the covered bridge.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 overall male and female finishers.
All registered participants will receive a custom race t-shirt and finisher's medal. Guaranteed t-shirt size deadline is March 11, 2026.
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