Run for the Roses 5K

Event Details

One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 45th Annual Run for the Roses 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family including face painting and balloon animals to raise money to benefit Four Paws NC an organization which trains service dogs for veterans and Team Red, White and Blue NC, an organization with the mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Registration Fees

• Standard Fee: $40 until midnight on February 1, 2026 - Race Shirt Guarantee
• Race Day Fee: $45 until race day
• Special Rate: $20 for all entries under 18 years old
• Discount Available: Select "no shirt" to donate registration fee to charities

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.

Giveaway (Race Shirt)

The fee includes a long sleeved shirt to all those who enter by midnight on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. The women's shirts are V-neck and run small so order accordingly.

Early Packet Pickup

• Location: Fleet Feet Raleigh - Ridgewood Shopping Center 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
• Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
• Time: 2-6pm

Race Day Schedule

• 12:30 PM: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
• 2:00 PM: 5K Start
• 3:00 PM: Kids Fun Runs Start
• 3:15 PM: Awards

Race Location

1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC

Website

For more information, visit the official race page: Run for the Roses 5K