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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Starmount High School, Boonville NC
5K
37–57°F · low rain risk
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29–56°F
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32–57°F
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33–56°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for a fun and meaningful race at the Starmount High School cross country course! This chip-timed run/walk is perfect for school-age kids, families, and youth groups to train together and cross the finish line in support of moms in need. All proceeds go to Compassion Care Center, helping raise awareness and provide free, life-affirming services to our community. Let’s run with purpose—because every step makes a difference!
Race Details
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Location: Starmount High School Cross Country Course, 2516 Longtown Road, Boonville, NC
- Type: Chip-timed 5K Run/Walk
The Pastor Dash
This year’s Run With Compassion 5K Run/Walk comes with an extra burst of fun – the Pastor Dash! We’re inviting pastors from local churches to go head-to-head in a lighthearted sprint to see who takes home the title of “Fastest Pastor.”
- Activity: Friendly competition among local pastors
- Goal: Title of “Fastest Pastor”
- Involvement: Church families invited to cheer
- Fun: Big laughs guaranteed!
T-Shirt Pre-Registration
TO BE ASSURED OF A T-SHIRT, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by 12:00 noon on Friday 11/6/2026. This guarantees that you get an awesome newly designed T-Shirt for your collection!
Event Schedule
- 7:00-8:30am: Race Day registration and packet pickup at Starmount High School
- 8:30am: Pastor Dash Start
- 9:00am: 5K Start
- 9:55am: Awards Ceremony
Race Pricing
- Youth Runners: $25 till 11/6 (under age 19)
- Adult Runners: $30 till 11/6
- After 11/6: $40 (Race Day)
- Group Rate: $20 entry for 12 or more runners (Contact Stevie Johnson to get group registered!)
Waivers must be completed for all participants when registering.
Awards
Overall Male & Female Winners:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
Masters Male & Female (40+):
- 1st Place
Age Group Awards:
- 6 & Under Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 7-9 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 10-12 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 13-15 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 16-18 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 19-35 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 36-55 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
- 56 & Up Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit: Run With Compassion 5K.
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