Run for the Word 5K

COURSE

• Start Location: The Run for the Word 5K course will start on Zion Street, across Highway 153 from Trinity Lutheran Church (108 W. Rice Street, Landis NC 28088).
• Course Details: Turn right on Hoke Street, right again on Kimmons Street, and another right on Rice Street.
• Distance: Continue to Highway 29 Business and turn left. Follow for 1.1 miles to the turnaround in the parking lot at Hogan's Cabinetry.
• Finish: Retrace the route back to Landis for 1 mile and turn right on Ridge Avenue and then left on Zion Street to finish beside Trinity Lutheran, the host facility. This is a fast and flat course!!

PROCEEDS

• Beneficiary: All proceeds go to the South Rowan Public Schools Bible Teaching Association.
• Funding: Providing classes in Bible History at South Rowan High School, Jesse C. Carson High School, and more.
• Support: The positions are fully funded by the SRPSBT Association.
• Reimbursement: The Association raises funds to reimburse Rowan-Salisbury Schools for the salary and benefits paid to Bible teachers.

ICE CREAM

• Reward: Each 5k and fun run participant will be rewarded with free HOMEMADE ICE CREAM at the finish line!!
• Provider: Ice cream provided by South Rowan High School FFA!

PRICE

• Online Registration: 5k price through September 11 (online) - $30, Ages 18 & Under - $20
• Race Day Price: $35
• Fun Run Price: 1/2 Mile Fun Run - $15 (12 & under), $25 (13 & up)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• Registration & Check-In: 7:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church - 108 W. Rice Street, Landis, NC 28088
• 5K Start: 9:00 a.m.
• Fun Run Start: 10:00 a.m.

VIRTUAL OPTION

• Cost: $30 - all ages.
• Flexibility: Run or walk at a time of your own choosing.
• Shirt Pickup: Shirts may be picked up in person the day of the race - September 12, 2026.
• Eligibility: Virtual participants not eligible for awards.

AWARDS

• Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters Male and Female.
• Age Division: 5K Top 3 Male and Female participants in each age division.
• Fun Run Awards: Eligible for top 3 male and female in each age group: 8 & under and 9-12.

AGE GROUPS

• 5K Age Groups: 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.
• Fun Run Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-12.

SHIRTS

• Participants: 5K and Fun Run participants (in person and virtual) will receive a technical t-shirt.

5K SPECIAL GUESTS

• Guests: See below - Barney Fife & Andy Taylor!

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Inquiries: For more information, please contact David Freeze at [email protected] or 704-310-6741.

TIMING AND SCORING

• Provider: Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.