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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
501 Dr. Donnie Jones Jr. Blvd West, Princeton NC
5K · 10K
59–75°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
55–70°F
dry
2024
54–67°F
dry
2023
54–73°F
dry
2022
55–71°F
dry
2021
65–78°F
dry
2020
64–78°F
rain
2019
56–73°F
dry
2018
71–85°F
rain
2017
74–84°F
rain
2016
53–65°F
dry
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About this race
17th Annual Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
Lace up and join us for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department’s biggest (and one of our only!) fundraisers of the year. We're a 100% volunteer crew, and your support keeps us fired up and ready to serve!
Evening Race Alert!
- Race Start Time: Races begin at 6:00 PM
- Registration: Check-in open at 4:30 PM
Course Info:
- Certification: 5K is USATF Certified
- 10K Details: Run the 5K course twice
Entry Fees:
Now through September 30th:
- 5K: $25
- 10K: $30
✅ Shirt included & guaranteed through Sept 30
October 1st – Race Day:
- 5K: $30
- 10K: $35
⚠️ No shirt guarantee after Sept 30
Awards:
1st & 2nd place finishers (male & female) in both races in the following age groups:
- Under 14
- 15-20
- 21-30
- 31-40, 41-50, 51-59, 60+
Join Us!
Come for the run. Stay for the cause. Let’s Feel the Burn together! 🔥👟
Race Location & Information
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: 501 Dr. Donnie Jones Jr. Blvd West, Princeton, NC
For more details, visit: Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
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