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Fri June 7, 2024 China Grove, NC 28023 US Directions
Currently the fastest 5K in NC! Certified by the USATF NC Road Running Records.
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Events

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5K Challenge

$25 9:00PM EDT Price increases after April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
12 yrs & Under

Fun Run (1/2 Mile)

$10 8:30PM EDT Price increases after April 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
5 yrs & Under

Tot Trot (200 Meters)

$10 8:15PM EDT Registration ends June 6, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

333 N. Main Street
China Grove, NC US 28023

Description

A USATF certified (NC15066DF) 3.1 mile, straight down and back night race for recreational and competitive runners.
 
Official timing checkpoint at the turnaround!

 

RACE DAY AGENDA

  • 6:00 PM - Race day registration and packet pickup at St. Mark's Fellowship Hall (Across from Fire Dept)
  • 8:15 PM - Tot Trot Start
  • 8:30 PM - Kids Fun Run Start
  • 9:00 PM - 5K Street Challenge Start
  • 10:00 PM - Awards Ceremony

 

AWARDS & RACE DIVISIONS FOR 5K

  • Top 3 Overall Male & Female 
  • Top 1st & 2nd Overall Male & Female Masters
  • Top 1st  & 2nd Overall Male & Female Grand Masters
  • Top 3 Male/Female in each of the following age group divisions: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

 

PRIZES

 

$250 CASH PRIZE  FOR NEW COURSE RECORD SET

  • CURRENT FEMALE RECORD BY CAITLIN BULLOCK  16:36
  • CURRENT MALE RECORD BY DONNIE COWART (2022)  14:06 (Current USATF NC Open 5K State Record)

 

Pizza Hut and cold fresh watermelon at the finish line.

Race Contact Info

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Professional Chip Timing

This event is professionally chipped timed by the folks from GateCity Race Timing using the latest RFID technology. Participants will be able to see instant race results scrolling in a TV monitor or from their mobile devices. Every finisher will be able to print a paper receipt with their info, race time, overall and age group placements, this can be done just seconds after crossing the finish line!

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