5K Run/Walk
Race is on August 15th starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, 411-499 Pine Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Registration and check-in will start at 3PM. Free parking is available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ballfield, and Highlands Post Office. Kids under 5 run 5K for free. Kids 5 to 9 $10.00 for 5K. Day of race price will be $45.00.
- Start Time:
- 6:00pm EDT
- End Time:
- 7:00pm EDT
- Registration Limit:
- 500 spots left.
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm EST
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.75 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after July 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
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November 18, 2025, 12:00pm EST | July 15, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.75 SignUp Fee |
July 16, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $4.25 SignUp Fee |
August 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 15, 2026, 6:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $4.75 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for 5K Run/Walk
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
---|---|---|---|
December 5, 2024, 12:00am EST | August 14, 2026, 4:00pm EDT | 4 and under | $0.00 Race Fee |
5 - 9 | $10.00 Race Fee + $3.25 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
5K Stroller Race
Finally all you moms and dads, a stroller only category. This is a winner take all event.
- Start Time:
- 6:00pm EDT
- End Time:
- 7:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 18, 2025 at 1:33pm EST
- Price:
- $35.00 Race Fee + $3.75 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after July 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
---|---|---|
November 18, 2025, 1:33pm EST | July 15, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.75 SignUp Fee |
July 16, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 14, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $4.25 SignUp Fee |
August 15, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 15, 2026, 6:00pm EDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $4.75 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.