Good Samaritan 5K Run

The Good Samaritan 5K Run begins in Uptown Greenville, North Carolina, on Evans Street near The Scullery. This event is a ministry fundraiser for Hope of Glory Ministries, with funds supporting families throughout Pitt County, particularly those at or below the poverty level. Participants can register for a standard 5K or the Cross Training 5K, which incorporates six exercise stations along the course. Coaches from CrossFit Greenville and Rebel Fitness will lead these stations, with weight exercises adapted to individual fitness levels. Cross training runners will also be grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced heats. The course route proceeds toward the Town Common, returns via 5th Street, and passes East Carolina University before looping back to the Uptown area. It is USATF certified, featuring water stations at each mile marker, timing provided by Run The East, and awards for top overall and age-group finishers in both race categories. Hope of Glory Ministries, established in 2001 as a Christ-centered nonprofit, operates a Community Food Co-op that distributes fresh and non-perishable food twice monthly, connects families with mentors, and assists them in reallocating grocery savings towards debt reduction, emergency funds, or general savings. The race day also features a post-race gathering at U.B.E., participant t-shirts, and a bib discount at The Scullery.