In 68 days · Fri, Jan 8, 2027
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When
Friday, January 8th, 2027
Where
815 Salem Lake Road, Winston Salem NC
Distances
5K · Ultra
Typical weather
32–49°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
38–61°F
dry
2025
21–32°F
dry
2024
26–46°F
dry
2023
35–41°F
rain
2022
20–38°F
dry
2021
34–38°F
rain
2020
31–53°F
dry
2019
44–61°F
dry
2018
20–42°F
dry
2017
6–21°F
dry
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About this race
Join us at Salem Lake for one of FIVE races fit for any distance! Celebrate your run with post-race food, homemade soup, and beer from Southern Drift Brewing.
EVENTS INCLUDE
- Night 5K (Friday, 1/8/27)
- 12.5K (7.75 miles: 1 loop. 12.5K/loop)
- 25K (15.5 miles: 2 loops. 12.5K/loop)
- 50K (31 miles: 4 loops. 12.5K/loop)
- Gwyn's Grace 50K Relay: 4 person relay team. Each leg = 12.5K loop
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