China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge
- Date Fri 8th May 2026
- Time 7:15PM EDT
- Location China Grove, North Carolina
- Price $12.00 - $33.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge on Friday, May 8th, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of China Grove, Rowan, and features a USATF certified 3.1-mile night race perfect for both recreational and competitive runners.
The race day festivities kick off bright and early at 8:00 AM with registration and packet pickup at the China Grove Town Hall. Families can enjoy the Tot Trot and Kids Fun Run starting at 7:15 PM and 7:30 PM respectively, setting the stage for the main event—the 5K Street Challenge at 8:00 PM. Runners will have the opportunity to compete for various awards, including top overall male and female categories, as well as age group distinctions ranging from 11 & under to 70 & over. The evening concludes with a celebratory awards ceremony at 9:00 PM in Hanna Park. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that promises fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
The race day festivities kick off bright and early at 8:00 AM with registration and packet pickup at the China Grove Town Hall. Families can enjoy the Tot Trot and Kids Fun Run starting at 7:15 PM and 7:30 PM respectively, setting the stage for the main event—the 5K Street Challenge at 8:00 PM. Runners will have the opportunity to compete for various awards, including top overall male and female categories, as well as age group distinctions ranging from 11 & under to 70 & over. The evening concludes with a celebratory awards ceremony at 9:00 PM in Hanna Park. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that promises fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
Organiser's Description
A USATF CERTIFIED (NC15066DF) 3.1 MILE, STRAIGHT DOWN AND BACK NIGHT RACE FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE RUNNERS.
RACE DAY AGENDA FRIDAY, MAY 8TH 2026
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8:00 AM - 7:55 PM - Race day registration and packet pickup at China Grove Town Hall (inside) (333 N Main Street)
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7:15 PM - Tot Trot Start
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7:30 PM - Kids Fun Run Start
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8:00 PM - 5K Street Challenge Start
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9:00 PM - Awards Ceremony in Hanna Park (180 N Main St)
AWARDS & RACE DIVISIONS FOR 5K
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TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE **
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TOP 1ST & 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE MASTERS **
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TOP 1ST & 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS **
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TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP DIVISIONS: 11 & UNDER, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & OVER.
**Overall winners not eligible for age group awards.
PACKET PICK UP
Wednesday, May 6th: 12:00 PM (noon) - 5:30 PM
Thursday, May 7th: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday, May 8th: 8:00 AM - Start of race
All packet pick ups will take place inside China Grove Town Hall (333 N Main Street China Grove, NC 28023)
RACE DAY AGENDA FRIDAY, MAY 8TH 2026
*
8:00 AM - 7:55 PM - Race day registration and packet pickup at China Grove Town Hall (inside) (333 N Main Street)
*
7:15 PM - Tot Trot Start
*
7:30 PM - Kids Fun Run Start
*
8:00 PM - 5K Street Challenge Start
*
9:00 PM - Awards Ceremony in Hanna Park (180 N Main St)
AWARDS & RACE DIVISIONS FOR 5K
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE **
*
TOP 1ST & 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE MASTERS **
*
TOP 1ST & 2ND OVERALL MALE & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS **
*
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP DIVISIONS: 11 & UNDER, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & OVER.
**Overall winners not eligible for age group awards.
PACKET PICK UP
Wednesday, May 6th: 12:00 PM (noon) - 5:30 PM
Thursday, May 7th: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday, May 8th: 8:00 AM - Start of race
All packet pick ups will take place inside China Grove Town Hall (333 N Main Street China Grove, NC 28023)
Races
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5K Challenge
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 8th May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$33.50
CLOSED -
Fun Run (1/2 Mile)
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Fri 8th May 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
$12.00
CLOSED12 and Under -
Tot Trot (200 Meters)
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Fri 8th May 2026 (7:15PM EDT)
$12.00
CLOSED5 and under
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