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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 8, 2027
In 177 days
Clayton, NC
325 McCullers Drive

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61–79°F

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67–86°F

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65–84°F

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50–58°F

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46–73°F

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47–70°F

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62–81°F

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56–76°F

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49–69°F

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About this race

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 5th Annual Run the Branch 5k! Participants will begin walking, jogging, or running at Municipal Park and head down Sam’s Branch Greenway and back.

We will be offering a Tot Trot for children ages 6 and under. Participants will participate in a short (0.1) untimed race across the event lawn and back. All participants will receive a ribbon. Tot trot will take place at 9:45 a.m.


Tot Trot:
Ages 6 and under ONLY
No registration fee – optional t-shirt add on if registered by April 15, $10
Youth small – Youth large


Registration:
Early Bird $30 by April 15; $45 April 16 – Race Day
 
Awards:
Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
 
Giveaway: 
Race registration includes t-shirt. Sizes include Youth - S, M, L, Adult - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Must register by April 15 to guarantee t-shirt size.
 
Packet Pickup:

Packet pickup will be available at the following locations:

Deep River Brewing Company
700 W Main Street #102
Clayton, NC 27520

Thursday, May 6th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.


Packets will also be available for pick up on race day. Day of packet pick up will be available on the Caterpillar Stage at Municipal Park beginning at 7:30 a.m., May 8.
 
 ***Unfortunately, we cannot allow animals on the course. Casual walkers may bring strollers.

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