Feed Stokes 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location King, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and energizing experience at the 16th Annual Feed Stokes 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, in King, Stokes County! This exciting event not only encourages healthy living through running and walking but also supports a noble cause—benefiting local food pantries throughout Stokes County. Participants can choose to compete in the 5K run or walk, with registration fees set at $40 for adults until January 1st, increasing to $45 until March 9th, and $50 on race day. Youth registration (ages 18 and under) is just $25.
Join us for a fun-filled day at Central Park, where you’ll enjoy delicious pancakes made by the King Rotary Club, participate in exciting team competitions, and earn awards for top finishers in various age groups. Plus, every participant will receive a customized ear band as a special giveaway! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Feed Stokes 5K!
Join us for a fun-filled day at Central Park, where you’ll enjoy delicious pancakes made by the King Rotary Club, participate in exciting team competitions, and earn awards for top finishers in various age groups. Plus, every participant will receive a customized ear band as a special giveaway! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for the Feed Stokes 5K!
Organiser's Description
FEED STOKES 5K TIME!
JOIN US FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL 5K TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT STOKES COUNTY. ALL RACE PROCEEDS ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE STOKES COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES.
REGISTRATION DETAIL AND FEES
FEED STOKES 5K RUN AND WALK
8AM MARCH 14TH, 2026
ADULT REGISTRATION
$40 THROUGH 11:59PM JANUARY 1ST
$45 JANUARY 1ST 12:00 AM
MARCH 9TH THROUGH RACE DAY $50
YOUTH REGISTRATION (18 & UNDER) $25 THROUGH RACE DAY
YOU WILL SEE THE SPECIAL PRICING WHEN CHECKING OUT
PACKET PICKUP
* PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 4-7PM AT STOKES FAMILY YMCA, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM (FIRST DOOR ON LEFT)
LOCATED AT 105 MOORE RD, KING NC.
* RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH AT CENTRAL PARK FROM 7:15 AM UNTIL 7:45 AM.
***WE WILL BE DOING REGISTRATION NEAR THE FINISH LINE THIS YEAR***
EVENT PARKING IS AT 302 KIRBY RD - THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL ENTRANCE TO CENTRAL PARK. IF YOU GOOGLE THE PARK, IT MAY TAKE YOU TO THE SERVICE ENTRANCE WHICH CANNOT ACCOMMODATE RACE TRAFFIC. PLEASE TYPE THE ADDRESS (302 KIRBY RD) INTO YOUR PHONE FOR DIRECTIONS.
WARM DELICIOUS PANCAKES MADE BY THE KING ROTARY CLUB!
AWARDS AND AGE GROUPS ***
5K WALK/RUN
* MALE AND FEMALE TOP 3 OVERALL
* MALE AND FEMALE TOP 3 AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER
TEAM COMPETITIONS
* The team with the Fastest Participants will receive a trophy.
* The team with the Most Participants will receive a trophy.
* The team with Largest Food Donation will receive the "Master of Cans" trophy.
THIS YEAR'S GIVE AWAY
FEED STOKES CUSTOMIZED EAR BANDS!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE CONTACT US.
JOIN US FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL 5K TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT STOKES COUNTY. ALL RACE PROCEEDS ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE STOKES COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES.
REGISTRATION DETAIL AND FEES
FEED STOKES 5K RUN AND WALK
8AM MARCH 14TH, 2026
ADULT REGISTRATION
$40 THROUGH 11:59PM JANUARY 1ST
$45 JANUARY 1ST 12:00 AM
MARCH 9TH THROUGH RACE DAY $50
YOUTH REGISTRATION (18 & UNDER) $25 THROUGH RACE DAY
YOU WILL SEE THE SPECIAL PRICING WHEN CHECKING OUT
PACKET PICKUP
* PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 4-7PM AT STOKES FAMILY YMCA, IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM (FIRST DOOR ON LEFT)
LOCATED AT 105 MOORE RD, KING NC.
* RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH AT CENTRAL PARK FROM 7:15 AM UNTIL 7:45 AM.
***WE WILL BE DOING REGISTRATION NEAR THE FINISH LINE THIS YEAR***
EVENT PARKING IS AT 302 KIRBY RD - THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL ENTRANCE TO CENTRAL PARK. IF YOU GOOGLE THE PARK, IT MAY TAKE YOU TO THE SERVICE ENTRANCE WHICH CANNOT ACCOMMODATE RACE TRAFFIC. PLEASE TYPE THE ADDRESS (302 KIRBY RD) INTO YOUR PHONE FOR DIRECTIONS.
WARM DELICIOUS PANCAKES MADE BY THE KING ROTARY CLUB!
AWARDS AND AGE GROUPS ***
5K WALK/RUN
* MALE AND FEMALE TOP 3 OVERALL
* MALE AND FEMALE TOP 3 AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15 - 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & OVER
TEAM COMPETITIONS
* The team with the Fastest Participants will receive a trophy.
* The team with the Most Participants will receive a trophy.
* The team with Largest Food Donation will receive the "Master of Cans" trophy.
THIS YEAR'S GIVE AWAY
FEED STOKES CUSTOMIZED EAR BANDS!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, PLEASE CONTACT US.
Races
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Feed Stokes 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Ear Band
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
cheering finish line with pancakes too
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