
Woodfin 5K (9th Annual)
A community 5K run walk fundraiser benefiting Woodfin Elementary K–4 classrooms through the Read Write Run initiative. Expect a family friendly course, custom race t shirts, and age group awards from 1–75+ with free entry for kids 11 and under.
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