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
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