Events
One Mile Fun Run/Walk
5k (NON-Timed) Run/Walk
Kids Dash (5 and under)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://tinyurl.com/royalrun.
Place
Denver, NC US 28037
Description
Please join us for the St James Elementary School Royal Run 5k & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, January 24th, 2026! We have an incredibly fun event planned, and all proceeds will directly benefit SJES to support the programming and supplies our children benefit from throughout the school year!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Packet Pick Up
St. James Elementary School
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 7:00am-8:15am
Packet Pick Up and On-Site Registration
Warm-Ups and Pre-Race FUN!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line, located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 8:30am
5k Royal Run START!
Run, Jog, Walk, Stroll - Let's Do IT!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line! They are located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
Race entry includes pre-race fun, t-shirt, age group certificates, finisher medals for all kids and a fabulous finish line festival!
St. James Elementary PTO – raising funds to support our school!
Adult and Youth shirt sizes available! (T-Shirts only guaranteed if registered by 1/11/2026)
Awards break down:
1st place male & female overall
1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in following age groups:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Race Contact Info
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5k Course Map
1 Mile Course Map
Directions
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