Fill the Food Banks 5K

Event Overview

Fill the Food Banks 5K!

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

Proceeds

• Support: All proceeds from the Fill the Food Banks 5k will support the South River Church Food Pantry.
• Organizations: Funds will also benefit Rowan Helping Ministries, West Food Bank, and Cornerstone's Food Pantry.

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
• Registration: Race Day Registration & Check-In will be from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m at Cleveland Town Park.
• Entry Fee: 5K race-day registration is $35.
• Race Start: The 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Top three overall male and female winners will receive a prize and a medal.
• Age Categories: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group male and female will receive a medal.
• Cash Prizes: 1st overall male - $50 cash and gift card. 1st overall female - $50 cash and gift card.
• Further Prizes: 2nd male/female overall - $50 cash: 3rd male/female - $25 cash.

5K Age Groups

• 14 & Under
• 15-19
• 20-24
• 25-29

• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49

• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69

• 70 & Over

Awards will be presented race day immediately after 5k. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete race to receive an award.

Shirts

• Type: Short-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered runners.
• Guarantee: T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by September 25, 2025.
• Availability: Available to others on race day as supplies last.

Course Details

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

Contact and Additional Information

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

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

For registration, visit the official race page: Fill the Food Banks 5K Registration.