China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge

Race Overview

• Certification: A USATF certified (NC15066DF) 3.1 mile, straight down and back night race for recreational and competitive runners.
• Date: May 8, 2026
• Location: 333 N. Main Street, China Grove, NC
• Race URL: China Grove 5K Race Registration

Race Day Agenda

• 8:00 AM - 7:55 PM: Race day registration and packet pickup at China Grove Town Hall (inside) (333 N Main Street)
• 7:15 PM: Tot Trot Start
• 7:30 PM: Kids Fun Run Start
• 8:00 PM: 5K Street Challenge Start
• 9:00 PM: Awards Ceremony in Hanna Park (180 N Main St)

Awards & Race Divisions for 5K

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female: Winners will be recognized.
• Top 1st & 2nd Overall Male & Female Masters: Competitive categories for older age brackets.
• Top 1st & 2nd Overall Male & Female Grand Masters: Additional recognition for senior competitors.
• Top 3 Male/Female: Awards given in various 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.

Note: Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.

Packet Pick Up

• Monday, May 4th: 12:00 PM (noon) - 5:30 PM
• Tuesday, May 5th - Thursday, May 7th: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Friday, May 8th: 8:00 AM - Start of race
• Location: All packet pick ups will take place inside China Grove Town Hall (333 N Main Street, China Grove, NC 28023)