Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Uwharrie Brewing Parking Lot

121 N. 3rd Street

Albemarle, NC 28001

Event Overview

• Start & Finish: Uwharrie Brewing
• Occasion: 2nd Annual Firehouse Walk/Run
• Significance: Celebrates local fire service tradition
• Fire Prevention Week: October 4–10, 2026

Registration Perks

• Race T-Shirt: Included for all participants registered by October 1, 2026
• Complimentary Beer: For participants 21+
• Non-Alcoholic Options: Choose from soft drinks, coffee, tea, or lemonade
• Finish Line Celebration: Enjoy post-race festivities

Finish Line Celebration

• Sno-Biz Shaved Ice: Free for all
• Family Activities: Games and fun
• Face Painting: By Vicki Galloway
• Fire Safety Demonstrations: By the Albemarle Fire Department

Awards

• Overall Finishers: Custom engraved mugs for Top 3 Male and Female
• Age Group Winners: Custom-designed medals
• Age Groups: Ranges from 14 & Under to 70+
• Timing: Professionally timed event

5K Course

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Virtual 5K Option

• Participate Anywhere: Complete your miles wherever you are
• Race Shirt: Mailed directly to you
• Join the Fun: While supporting a good cause

Giving Back

• Proceeds Support: Local Fire Prevention initiatives
• Programs: Free Smoke Detector programs
• Distributions: Fire Extinguisher distribution
• Running Club: Support for Uwharrie Brewing Running Club

1-Mile Run/Walk

• Presented by: Chris Watson
• Non-Timed Event: Open to all ages and abilities
• Awards: For Top Finishers
• Supports: H4G (Hungry for Gains)

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Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, October 2
• Location: Uwharrie Brewing
• Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Race Day Pickup: Available as well

Important Information

• Strollers Welcome: Runners, walkers, and strollers
• Weather: Event held rain or shine
• Refund Policy: No refunds

Sponsors

Fire Chief Level

• Lowes - Albemarle
• Uwharrie Bank

Captain Level

• First Bank
• Cody Huneycutt - NC House
• Friendly Chevrolet

Lieutenant Level

• Race 2 Adventure

Firefighter Level

• Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible.

Course Records

• Overall Record: Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5
• Top 3 Males:
  • Andrew Guazzerotti - 18:43.5
  • William Richardson - 20:35.9
  • Joseph Korzelius - 20:50.3
• Top 3 Females:
  • Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5
  • Karmyn Russell - 24:02.0
  • Shana Barclay - 25:30.7

Registration Link

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