10K preteky v blízkosti Smithfield

The Feel the Burn 5K & 10K is an evening road race benefiting the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Both the 5K and 10K races begin at 6:00 PM, with check-in available from 4:30 PM. Participants can select a USATF-certified 5K or a 10K. The event supports a fire department that relies solely on volunteers. The 10K course consists of running the 5K route twice. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each race within age categories ranging from under 14 to 60 and over. This structure accommodates participants of all ages, not just elite runners. Runners registering by the early deadline will receive a shirt, and early registration offers reduced fees for both distances.

The Haunted 5K & 10K is a Halloween-season US Road Running event held at Green Hills County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both races begin at 9:00 AM. The 5K costs $30 and the 10K costs $45. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as there will be no on-site sign-ups. Packet pickup is available only from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM. The course is a concrete out-and-back route within the park, utilizing a 1.56-mile section. The 5K covers this loop twice, and the 10K covers it four times. All participants have a two-hour time limit. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Finishers receive medals, and awards are presented. Runners can earn series points, with the best costume award highlighting the Halloween theme.

The Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is Raleigh’s hometown running event, held in North Carolina’s capital city in November. The start and finish are in the city center, offering runners four options: the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is the city’s largest race, with over 7,600 participants and thousands of spectators along the streets. The longer courses go by downtown Raleigh landmarks, including the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Martin Marietta’s title sponsorship is visible on the shirts, finisher medals, and mile markers, with the race incorporating mining and rock puns. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences benefits from the fundraising, with donations supporting local quarry specimens and geology education; dinosaur mascots have even appeared on race day.

Green Hills County Park in Raleigh hosts this small, family-friendly Gobbler 5K and 10K on a concrete park course with a 9:00 AM start. Runners and walkers choose either distance, register in advance on RunSignup, and pick up packets in the short window before the race; there is no on-site registration. The route is a simple out-and-back, repeated twice for the 5K and four times for the 10K, with both races capped at two hours. Parking and bathrooms are by the playground on the north side of the park, all finishers receive a themed medal, and the pre-race group photo doubles as the moment when the best costume is awarded. Club membership is not required, but the race counts toward the US Road Running Race Series.

The Holly Springs Half Marathon, 10K & 5K begins near the stadium at Ting Park, within the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs, North Carolina. This annual road race offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, along with ruck divisions for each. The course presents runners with a combination of rolling hills, flatter sections, neighborhood streets, greenway trails, and a run down Main Street, avoiding a monotonous out-and-back on empty pavement. All races start with a descent from Ting Park toward North Main Street, then encounter the rolling hills of Anchor Creek in the initial mile before reaching Middle Creek Greenway. The half marathon proceeds south through Bridgewater, Windcrest, Sunset Ridge, Veterans Park, Jones Park, the historic district, Main Street, and Womble Park. In Womble Park, participants navigate a figure-eight loop before rejoining the greenway around mile seven. The half marathon then follows Middle Creek Greenway for approximately five miles, with turnarounds at both extremities, before returning via Anchor Creek Way for the final mile to the finish. The 10K and 5K share the same initial section and enter Middle Creek Greenway, providing shorter-distance runners a sample of the varied terrain.

Participants should bring at least five canned food items, as the Gobble Waddle combines a Thanksgiving-season race with a local donation drive. This event offers a 5K run/walk and a 10K run, presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center. It includes timing for runners and a fun-walk option for those preferring a more relaxed pace. The event is designed for a wide local audience: strollers are permitted, leashed dogs are welcome, and youth under 17 will receive a finisher prize. Registration includes a shirt, medal, snacks, water, timing services, and a post-race awards ceremony. Food donations will benefit local food bank agencies and the SECU Hospice House.

The Holiday 5K & 10K in Raleigh, NC, is a holiday-themed race held at 9300 Deponie Drive. Both 5K and 10K races begin at 9:00 AM. Advance registration is required via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is available in the 30 minutes before the start, closing 10 minutes prior. The course is a concrete out-and-back within the park. The 5K completes the route twice, and the 10K completes it four times. Both distances have a two-hour time limit. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Medals are given to finishers, and awards will be presented. Runners can earn series points, and a best costume award adds a holiday element.

Sole Mates is a Saturday-morning running and walking event at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, offering 6.5-mile, 5K, and 1-mile options. The format accommodates both pairs and solo participants; individuals can register alone or as a doubles team, with awards for teams based on their combined times. The Fun Mile begins at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K and 6.5-mile races starting concurrently at 9:00 AM. The course concludes at 11:30 AM. The fastest recorded times indicate competitive racing at the front, with marks including 16:40 for the men's 5K, 19:59 for the women's 5K, 37:04 for the men's 6.5-mile race, and 47:49 for the women's 6.5-mile race. Doubles records also provide a method to pursue a time alongside a friend, spouse, child, neighbor, or training partner.

The Cary Greenways Half-Marathon is a spring trail race in Cary, North Carolina. It begins at 801 High House Road and utilizes the town’s greenway system instead of city streets. The primary distances offered are 13.1 miles, 10K, and 5K. Virtual options and a Kids in Strollers category are available, making the day suitable for runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking a timed effort on familiar trails. The course is entirely unpaved. The current records for the half marathon are 1:16:08 for men and 1:25:17 for women. Fit & Able has managed the event since 2017 and integrates it into a broader race series. Completing this half marathon and the Cary Greenways Tour results in a combined 26.2-mile achievement. Finishing all five Fit & Able half marathons earns participants 65.5 miles and additional awards. The race includes a start window, an 11:00 AM finish cutoff, a half-marathon turnaround cutoff, finisher medals and gifts for the main in-person distances, and awards for overall placement, age groups, pace improvement, and new course records.