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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe NC
Distance
5K
About this race
Place
- Location: Monroe Aquatics & Fitness Center
- Address: 2325 Hanover Drive
- City: Monroe, NC 28110
Date
- Event Date: September 19, 2026
Race Time
- Start Time: 5K Run and Walk will start at 8:30 am
Description of Course
- Course Details: This 5K course will start at Monroe Aquatic & Fitness Center and will take you through the surrounding community, including Greenway behind Williams Road, and through the Parks Williams Athletic Complex.
- Elevation: The course is relatively flat with a few long rolling hills (max elevation gain of 75ft).
- Timing: The 5K run/walk will be chip timed by Queen City Timing using disposable chips attached to each bib.
- Awards: Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall males and females, as well as top 3 in the following age categories: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Shirts
- Participant Shirts: Shirts will be provided to every registered participant.
Registration Cost
- Pre-Race Cost: $30 per participant.
- Race Day Cost: $40 on race day.
Packet Pickup
- Pickup Time: Packet pickup will take place on the morning of race day, beginning at 7 am.
Donations & Proceeds
- Beneficiary: All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Monroe, NC.
More Information
- Race Link: Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk
Course map
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