Fill the Food Banks 5K

Event Overview

Fill the Food Banks 5K!

Location: Cleveland Town Park - 300 Clement Street, Cleveland, NC 27013

Proceeds

• Beneficiaries: All proceeds from the Fill the Food Banks 5K will support the South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries, West Food Bank, and Cornerstone's Food Pantry.

Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
• Registration: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. at Cleveland Town Park. 5K race-day registration is $35 / Fun Run is $10.
• Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m. for 5K Run/Walk
• Fun Run Start Time: 10:45 a.m. for participants 12 & under

Course Information

• Starting Point: The race starts and ends at Cleveland Town Park.
• Route Description: The course will use downtown Cleveland, including the historic Main Street area.
• Course Type: The course is flat and fast!

Awards & Prizes

• 5K Awards: Top three overall male and female winners will receive a prize and a medal. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group male and female will receive a medal.
• Cash Prizes: 1st place male overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card: 1st place female overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card: 2nd place male overall - medal and $50 cash: 2nd place female overall - medal and $50 cash: 3rd place male overall - medal and $25 cash: 3rd place female overall - medal and $25 cash.
• Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-59, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.
• Fun Run Awards: Top three overall 12 & under.

Post-Race Information

• Award Presentation: Awards will be presented race day immediately after the 5K. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete the race to receive an award.
• Shirts: Long-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered 5K runners.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Town of Cleveland at (704) 278-4777.

Timing & Scoring

Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners and results posted online.

Registration Link

For more details and registration, visit Fill the Food Banks 5K.