The Run for Young, a great family event for the young and the young at heart, is a certified 5k run/walk planned and managed by Christ Episcopal Church Youth.

The Run for Young honors the memory of Sadiki Young (a Christ Church member and acolyte) and reminds teens how important it is to make good decisions whenever automobiles are involved. Proceeds from the race will raise awareness for safe driving methods for teens at participating high schools and will support the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment. The Run for Young encourages participants to register and run as a team. Teams may be formed to honor a person or to show your school spirit.

***Each area high school with more than 75 Run for Young participants running as a team will receive a share of race proceeds to be used to raise awareness about safe driving methods for teens.***

New this year, the Run for Young will feature live music along the race course! See Bands for how your band can participate and to see the list of bands performing.

The Run for Young Committee recognizes that far too many Wake County schools have suffered similar tragedies. We invite the entire Wake County community to come together to run or walk this year's "Run For all of the Young" to honor the memory of all youth whose lives are cut short by automobile accidents. By honoring these youth, The Run for Young raises awareness of how important it is for young people to make good decisions each and every day. The Committee also recognizes the tremendous potential of our youth, and celebrates the joy in seeing that potential realized

Sadiki Young was tragically killed five years ago in an alcohol related accident, and the youth of Christ Church felt strongly about honoring Sadiki's memory. Our fourth annual run was held in January of 2011 and was an amazing success. We were able to raise alcohol awareness and funds for Wakefield High School's Just Think First Program, as well as the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment Fund. The awareness that the Run brings to our community is vast. Even for those who did not know Sadiki personally, the Run for Young is a constant reminder to make positive and smart decisions.