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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
2318 South Main Street, Salisbury NC
5K
39–57°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
54–70°F
dry
2024
49–66°F
rain
2023
30–51°F
dry
2022
39–61°F
dry
2021
36–52°F
rain
2020
54–67°F
rain
2019
37–60°F
dry
2018
38–57°F
dry
2017
42–56°F
dry
2016
43–57°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
This event is a 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning while the turkey is cooking!
On-site registration ($35 race day), race check-in and packet pickup - 7:30 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
For more information visit www.theforumfitness.com.
Awards:
Top 3 overall, male and female in 5K
Top 3 in each age group, male and female in 5K
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards
Over $500.00 in prizes!
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 plus
All proceeds to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Rowan & The Terrie Hess House. Feel free to make a donation even if you cannot participate or a donation exceeding the amount of the registration fee.
Race participants receive a t-shirt!
Course Description - Take a right out of the Forum. Travel up South Main Street then right on Airport Rd. Take a right on Airport Loop Road then another right onto Red Acres Road. Finally, take a left back onto South Main Street traveling north ending at the Forum.
Timing and race results will be done by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
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