The Sweetest Race is an event for the entire family with all you can eat ice cream sundaes served after the race. All proceeds benefit both the North East High School Scholarship Fund in memory of Debbie and Laurl O'Neal and the North East High School Cross Country Team. Prizes will be given to the overall 5k walk and 5k run winners in both the male and female divisions. Individual male and female for the 5k run only will be given to winners in the following age groups: 60+, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 14-19, 10-13, and Under 10.

Since 2008, we have a race for our nephew, Reece Rubino who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 - the disease that is the leading killer of children under the age of two. Our family is so thrilled that people have been coming together to celebrate Reece's life for more than a decade. We are grateful for all of the support from the community, friends and sponsors who have helped us along the way and as Reece grows his needs increase too. All of the proceeds from the Reece's Round-Up go directly towards his care. He is now 16 years old and truly a miracle. Thank you for considering running in our race.