Valdese周辺の5Kレース

The Haunted 5K & 13.1M in Hickory, North Carolina, is a Halloween-themed US Road Running event featuring a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Online registration via RunSignup is required prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in the brief period before the start. Both races follow simple out-and-back courses. The 5K course is repeated twice, and the half marathon course is repeated six times. The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, with parking and restrooms at the Trailhead. The event has a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit. All finishers will receive a themed medal, and costumes are encouraged. A group photo marks the start of each race, and the best costume award is presented at the start, integrating the Halloween theme into the morning before the repeated course begins.

The Night Crawl 5K is an in-person run, walk, or crawl through downtown Newton, North Carolina. It is presented by the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors and offers a standard 5K, a student 5K, and a T-shirt-only option for those who wish to support the event without racing. The race raises money for the Elementary School Back Pack Programs in Caldwell and Catawba Counties, making the local charity purpose central to why people sign up, sponsor, or volunteer. This is the event's 17th annual running, and registration is handled through RunSignup or the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors office.

The Gobbler 5K & 13.1M is a small race at Hickory City Park in Hickory, North Carolina, offering both a 5K and a half marathon. Both races begin at 8:30 AM. Participants register via RunSignup prior to race day, as on-site registration is unavailable. Packet pickup is available in a brief pre-race window, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. The start and registration area are located north of the VFW, opposite the intersection of 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW. Parking and restrooms are situated at the Trailhead. Both races follow a repeated out-and-back format. The 5K completes its out-and-back course twice, and the half marathon repeats its out-and-back course six times. All participants must finish within a 3 hour and 30 minute time limit.

The Gold Mine River Run 5K is an off-road race held in the Vein Mountain area of Marion, North Carolina, south of Glenwood. The race is centered on Lucky Strike Drive and follows a cross-country style route on unpaved ground, offering a more natural surface than a typical road 5K. The course avoids paved roads and focuses on a single 5K distance. Registration is open to the public for a fee. All finishers receive medals, and race shirts are available to the first 30 registrants.

The Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving-season race morning based at the Hickory Foundation YMCA in Hickory, North Carolina. Runners can choose a 5K or 10K, and kids have their own Youth Fun Run before the main races start. The event is in its 24th running and keeps a practical, community-race feel, with team packet pickup, individual packet pickup, and race-day registration handled at the nearby C.O. Miller Teen Center. The Youth Fun Run goes first at 8:15 a.m., followed by the 10K at 9:00 and the 5K a few minutes later. All participants have a 1 hour 30 minute cutoff, so the setup is friendly to walkers and casual runners but still organized around a clear morning schedule. Entry fees and donations support the YMCA’s local programs for healthy spirit, mind, and body, with the stated goal of strengthening the Hickory community.

The Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Hickory, NC is a winter road race in Hickory with two choices: a 5K or a half marathon. The start is near 16th Ave Pl NW and 12th St Dr NW, with packet pickup handled shortly before the race and all registration done online through RunSignup. Both races use repeated out-and-back running rather than a single big loop. The 5K runs its short out-and-back twice, while the half marathon repeats a longer out-and-back six times, all under a 3 hour 30 minute course limit. The event is part of the US Road Running series, includes finisher medals and awards, and adds a holiday-race touch with a best costume award.

Run Santa Run 5K sends hundreds of Santas, elves, and polar bears through downtown Madison for an untimed 5K run or walk during the Christmas season. Instead of chasing a clock, participants choose a character before race day and receive a shirt, hat, and accessories to complete the costume. The route is built around holiday fun rather than serious racing, with interactive aid stations and a Grinch chase folded into the course. The first 25 runners to beat the Grinch earn a free slice of Ian’s Pizza, Santa makes a special visit, and the day ends at the North Pole Post-Race Party. Seasoned runners can join, but the setup also fits families, friend groups, walkers, and anyone who wants the costume part as much as the 5K.

The Bear Foot 5K begins and ends at Sunshine Elementary School in Bostic, North Carolina. It takes place each March to raise funds for K-5 students. This community 5K includes chip timing and a free half-mile run or walk for children in fifth grade and under. A Phantom Runner option is available for those who wish to support the school without participating in the run. The 5K course is largely flat and out-and-back, conducive to fast times; the course records are 16:56 for men and 18:46 for women. Early registrants receive the event’s popular hoodie or shirt preference. Local runners can pick up their packets early. Awards are generous for a school race, with trophies for the top three overall male and female finishers and medals for many age groups, followed by an awards ceremony in the school gym. The event proceeds rain or shine, and pets are not permitted.

The Sowebo Landmark 5k is a community 5k in the United States, run annually. It is built around a simple local goal: bringing neighbors, families, schools, and nearby resources together for healthier kids. The race’s focus is less on elite competition and more on getting young people active, eating well, and connected to support around them. With more than a decade of editions behind it, the event gives the surrounding community a regular reason to gather around health, youth, and family participation.