80's Flashback Weekend · Benefiting Shriners Children's Greenville

80s Flashback 5K

Take a trip back to the 80's for nothin' but a good time for a GREAT cause: 100% of proceeds go to Shriners Children's Greenville.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 877 Ulco Drive · Franklin, NC

About the Race

Let's go back in time for a great cause! Join us as we raise funds for the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children during the annual 80's Flashback Weekend in Franklin, NC.

100% of the proceeds from the 5K and the weekend's events will be donated to Shriners Children's Greenville. This is like, for sure... going to be AWESOME!

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, August 1, 2026
Registration & Packet Pickup	Begins at 8:00 AM
Race Start	9:00 AM (1-hour cut-off time)
Location	877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
Awards	The awards ceremony begins after the last racer crosses the finish line

🏃 The Events

Use code MTV to save $10 off the entry fee (discount expires July 1, 2026). Current prices are shown when you click Sign Up.

⏰ Race Morning Timeline

• 8:00 AM · Registration and race bib/packet pickup
• 9:00 AM · 5K starts (1-hour cut-off)
• After the last finisher · Awards ceremony

🗺️ Course

The 5K starts and finishes at 877 Ulco Drive in Franklin, NC.

🎁 What's Included

• An event shirt. Shirts are limited on race day, so register by July 20, 2026 to be guaranteed one.

❤️ 80's Flashback Weekend: 11th Year Celebration

Make it a weekend of nothin' but a good time for a GREAT cause! Proceeds from all of the weekend's events go to Shriners Children's Greenville, and every event is family friendly. Expect raffle prizes, silent auction items, 50/50 CA$H, and 80's games and trivia on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1.

• Sat., July 25 · 7:30 PM · Miss 1980 Something Pageant at Currahee Brewing Co., 100 Lakeside Dr., Franklin, NC
• Fri., July 31 · 7:30 - 9:30 PM · An Evening with Huey Lewis & The News, featuring Back In Time: Huey Lewis & the News Tribute Band, 41 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC (opening act 6:15 - 7:15 PM, to be announced)
• Sat., August 1 · 8:00 AM · 80's Flashback 5K, 877 Ulco Dr., Franklin, NC
• Sat., August 1 · 5:30 PM · 80's Flashback Parade, 95 E. Main Street, Franklin, NC. Set-up begins at 4:45 PM along Church Street. No entry fee, with awards for the top 3 best 80's-themed entries.
• Sat., August 1 · 8:00 - 11:00 PM · Drake Software presents: Totally Awesome 80z Party featuring 80z Nation, 41 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC

80's Flashback Weekend is a registered 501(c)(3) (EIN #93-4911914). For information about the weekend, use the contact form on this page.

ℹ️ Race Policies

• Please make sure you are able to run this race before registering, as we are unable to provide refunds.
• 1-hour cut-off time.

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