Run the Branch 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 4th Annual Run the Branch 5k! Participants will begin walking, jogging, or running at Municipal Park and head down Sam’s Branch Greenway and back.

👶 Tot Trot

• Age Requirement: Children ages 6 and under
• Distance: Short (0.1) untimed run across the event lawn and back
• Awards: All participants will receive a ribbon
• Time: Tot trot will take place at 9:45

📝 Registration

• Early Bird Pricing: $30 by April 15
• Latter Pricing: $45 from April 16 to Race Day

🏅 Awards

Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are given to categories: 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.

🎁 Giveaway

Race registration includes a 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:

• Location: Deep River Brewing Company
• Address: 700 W Main Street #102, Clayton, NC 27520
• Date: Thursday, May 7th
• Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Packets will also be available for pickup on race day! Please look for the Clayton Parks and Recreation tent which will be located on the Caterpillar Stage.

Unfortunately, we cannot allow animals on the race course.

📍 Event Location

Join us at 325 McCullers Drive, Clayton, NC on 2026-05-09.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Run the Branch 5k.