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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating evening at the China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge on Friday, May 8th, 2026! This exciting night race takes place in the charming town of China Grove, Rowan, and features a USATF certified 3.1-mile course that promises to challenge both recreational and competitive runners alike. The festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with race day registration and packet pickup at the China Grove Town Hall, leading up to a fun-filled agenda that includes a Tot Trot for the little ones and a Kids Fun Run.
As the sun sets, the main event—the 5K Street Challenge—starts at 8:00 PM, followed by an awards ceremony at 9:00 PM in beautiful Hanna Park. Runners will have the chance to compete for top honors across various divisions, including overall male and female winners, masters, grandmasters, and age group categories. Join us for a night of community spirit, friendly competition, and celebration in China Grove! Whether you’re racing for personal bests or just for fun, this event is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
As the sun sets, the main event—the 5K Street Challenge—starts at 8:00 PM, followed by an awards ceremony at 9:00 PM in beautiful Hanna Park. Runners will have the chance to compete for top honors across various divisions, including overall male and female winners, masters, grandmasters, and age group categories. Join us for a night of community spirit, friendly competition, and celebration in China Grove! Whether you’re racing for personal bests or just for fun, this event is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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
Monday, May 4th: 12:00 PM (noon) - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, May 5th - 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
Monday, May 4th: 12:00 PM (noon) - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, May 5th - 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)
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