This race is held to honor Sadiki Young, who was killed as a passenger in a drunk driving accident on January 14, 2007. Sadiki was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a senior at Wakefield High School. The race starts and finishes by the Church on 120 East Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh.

Over 400 runners and walkers turned out for the event last year. Brian Dotson took top honors in the 5K race in 17:37. Laura Frey ran 20:06 to win the women’s competition. The course records are held by Brian St. Onge (16:23) and Kasia Sujkowski (18:38).

Entrants have a choice of entering as a Competitive Entrant (those who wish to be timed) or a Recreational entrant (those who do not want an official time). The registration fees are the same for each one - $20 ($25 after January 3 to and including race day.

There are special fees for students. If entering as a Competitive Entrant the fee is $15 and $20 after January 3. For students registering as Recreational Entrants, the fees are $10 and $15, respectively

The entry fee includes a t-shirt - guaranteed to all those registered by January 3, After that date, t-shirts will be given out on a "first-come, first-served" basis,.

Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets and late entrants can register on Friday, January 8, from 5-7 pm at The Athlete’s Foot in Cameron Village OR on race day at Christ Episcopal Church beginning at 8:30 am.

Proceeds of the race will go towards the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment Fund, set up in Sadiki’s memory and the Wakefield High School’ s Just Think First, Choices Count program.