Braveheart 5K of NC
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Franklin, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Braveheart 5K of NC, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the charming town of Franklin, Macon. This annual event invites runners and families to embrace their inner warrior as they race through one of Franklin's most challenging 5K courses, inspired by the legendary William Wallace. The festivities kick off bright and early with race day registration beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the Rob Roy FUN! Run for kids aged 10 and under at 8:30 AM, and the Braveheart 5K starting at 9:00 AM.
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, with all young finishers of the Rob Roy Fun Run receiving a completion certificate and goodie bag, while age group winners in the Braveheart 5K will have the chance to be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center, receiving an engraved sword as a prestigious reward. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, the Braveheart 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and a dash of Scottish heritage. Don’t miss this chance to make memories and conquer the course!
Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, with all young finishers of the Rob Roy Fun Run receiving a completion certificate and goodie bag, while age group winners in the Braveheart 5K will have the chance to be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center, receiving an engraved sword as a prestigious reward. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family outing, the Braveheart 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and a dash of Scottish heritage. Don’t miss this chance to make memories and conquer the course!
Organiser's Description
This is the Annual Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy FUN! Run on June 14, 2025
Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like William Wallace (AKA Braveheart) battling the English.
Franklin's most challenging 5K course, if you like a challenge you will heart suit love heart suit this course. The 5K/Fun Run starts in front of Franklin's town hall and finishes in the parking lot of town hall.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACE PICK-UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM/ROB ROY FUN RUN (10-U) BEGINS AT 8:30AM/BRAVEHEART 5K AT 9:00AM
Awards:
All Rob Roy (10-U) finishers will receive a completion certificate and goodie bag
Braveheart 5K (Age Group Winners 1st-3rd)
Braveheart 5K (Overall Winners Male/Female) will be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center and presented with a William Wallace sword (engraved with Braveheart 5K Overall...)
86 East Main Street Franklin, NC
Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like William Wallace (AKA Braveheart) battling the English.
Franklin's most challenging 5K course, if you like a challenge you will heart suit love heart suit this course. The 5K/Fun Run starts in front of Franklin's town hall and finishes in the parking lot of town hall.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACE PICK-UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM/ROB ROY FUN RUN (10-U) BEGINS AT 8:30AM/BRAVEHEART 5K AT 9:00AM
Awards:
All Rob Roy (10-U) finishers will receive a completion certificate and goodie bag
Braveheart 5K (Age Group Winners 1st-3rd)
Braveheart 5K (Overall Winners Male/Female) will be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center and presented with a William Wallace sword (engraved with Braveheart 5K Overall...)
86 East Main Street Franklin, NC
Races
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 19 JAN -
Rob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 19 JAN
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
86 East Main Street, Franklin, 28734, NC, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Braveheart 5K of NC
