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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
1205 Ridgeview Street, China Grove NC
Distances
5K
Typical weather
52–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
45–70°F
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41–60°F
dry
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45–65°F
dry
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56–73°F
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2021
46–67°F
dry
2020
45–60°F
dry
2019
44–62°F
dry
2018
58–72°F
dry
2017
45–63°F
dry
2016
60–78°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Type: 5K Run/Walk & Half-Mile Fun Run
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: 1205 Ridgeview Street, China Grove, NC
- Race URL: Register Here
Race Details
- Course: Rolling 5K route & closed course through the Landis Ridge Industrial Park, Old Beatty Ford Rd, Landis.
- Start: Runners set off from the starting line on Ridgeview Street.
- Finish: Runners welcomed home at the Ridgeview Street start line.
- Fun Run: Open to all ages prior to the 5K.
Entry Fees
- 5K Run/Walk: $30 ($20 under age 18)
- Half-Mile Fun Run: $30 ($20 under age 18) or $10 – no t-shirt
- Virtual 5K: Donation of $35 with T-shirt & Mailing
- Packet Pickup: Race Day starting at 2 pm.
Awards
- Top 3 Overall
- Top 3 in Each Age Group Male & Female in 5K
- Top 3 – 8 or Under in Fun Run
- Walkers are eligible for age group awards!
Age Groups
- 9 & under
- 10-14
- 15-19
- 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Double the Fun
- This day (10-17-2026) offers a rare opportunity to race two 5Ks in 1 Day!
- Participate in the Race to the River 5K in the morning.
- China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K takes place in the late afternoon.
- Top 5 Male and top 5 Female runners with the overall FASTEST combined times for both races will receive special recognition and an award.
T-shirts and Refreshments
- T-shirts guaranteed to all runners and walkers in 5K & Fun Run except $10 Fun Run option.
- Late registration T-shirt pick-up time TBD.
- Virtual participants may pick up their T-shirt or receive it via mail after the race.
- Refreshments will be provided.
Parking Information
- Onsite parking between Building 1A & 1B.
- Use the Armstrong Street entrance for parking.
Course map
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