Johnson, Logano to join Kahne on 5K benefit run

For some drivers, the racing won't end with the checkered flag in Saturday's event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson and Joey Logano are among those expected to appear at a 5K run Sunday to benefit Kasey Kahne's foundation. The Five Kahne Sponsored by Bank of America features a five kilometer (3.1 mile) route that includes the Uptown Charlotte landmarks of Bank of America Stadium and the new NASCAR Hall of Fame.

The Kasey Kahne Foundation, which has pledged $500,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, aims to raise awareness for next year's grand opening of the new Ronald McDonald House located on Morehead Street across from Levine Children's Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center. In addition, proceeds from the event will establish a scholarship fund for advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education field trips to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for students associated with the NC STEM Community Collaborative.

"A 5K event is a proven way to bring a whole community together to support worthy causes," said Kahne, a fitness enthusiast and 11-time Cup Series winner. "Partnering with Bank of America, the NASCAR Foundation, McDonald's, and the new NASCAR Hall of Fame on this event enables the Kasey Kahne Foundation to support all of our core causes in a single community and industry event."