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Active Recreation

Halifax County, NC makes it easy for both residents and visitors to be physically active. Whether you are more interested in a leisurely hike or a smooth water canoe trip or if you prefer more challenging activities like 5Ks, marathons, sprint triathlons or one-mile swims, Halifax County is the place for you! Our active recreation events are spread throughout each season of the year, and when there are no events scheduled, we offer active recreation opportunities at many of our attractions – hiking on the Roanoke Canal Trail or at Medoc Mountain State Park, paddling a canoe or kayak on the Roanoke River or Little Fishing Creek, swimming in Roanoke Rapids Lake or Lake Gaston, playing Frisbee Golf at Roanoke Rapids Lake Park, wakeboarding or wakesurfing at Lake Gaston and so much more! 

To celebrate Halifax County, NC’s many active recreation events, the Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to present the Heart Healthy Halifax program. Anyone who participates in three of the active recreation events for calendar year 2010 in Halifax County (participation must be verifiable by event coordinators) will receive a Heart Healthy Halifax t-shirt. If you have questions or once you have completed your three active recreation events, please contact Christina Gordon at the Halifax County CVB via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via phone at 252-535-1687.

  
 
Date Title Venue Type
03/13/2010 - 03/13/2010
08:00AM h 		Roanoke Canal Half-Marathon and 8K Roanoke Rapids Lake Day Use Area Active Recreation
03/27/2010 - 03/27/2010
08:30AM h - 10:30AM h 		Bunny Hop 5K Run Roanoke Rapids Theatre Active Recreation
04/10/2010 - 04/10/2010
09:00AM h 		2nd Annual Gallberry Stampede Our Community Hospital Wellness Center Active Recreation
04/17/2010 - 04/17/2010
08:00AM h 		Tri Roanoke Valley Sprint Triathlon TJ Davis Recreation Center Active Recreation
05/15/2010 - 05/15/2010
08:00AM h 		Country Roads Bike Tour Town of Scotland Neck Active Recreation
08/14/2010 - 08/14/2010
08:00AM h 		The Crossing at Lake Gaston Morning Star Marina Active Recreation
10/02/2010 - 10/02/2010
09:00AM h 		Halifax Harvest Days 5k Run/Walk 4-H Rural Life Center Active Recreation
10/16/2010 - 10/16/2010
08:00AM h 		Medoc Trail Races Medoc Mountain State Park Active Recreation

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