Fill the Food Banks 5K
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fill the Food Banks 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the picturesque Cleveland Town Park in Cleveland, Rowan. This exciting event invites participants to run or walk a flat and fast 5K course through the charming streets of downtown Cleveland, including the historic Main Street area. With all proceeds supporting local food pantries, this is not just a race—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Race day registration opens at 9:00 a.m., with the 5K kicking off at 10:00 a.m. Participants will compete for fantastic prizes, including cash awards and medals for the top three overall male and female winners, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in various age groups. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive a complimentary short-sleeve T-shirt if you register by September 25, 2025! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we come together to help fill the food banks in our community.
Race day registration opens at 9:00 a.m., with the 5K kicking off at 10:00 a.m. Participants will compete for fantastic prizes, including cash awards and medals for the top three overall male and female winners, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in various age groups. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive a complimentary short-sleeve T-shirt if you register by September 25, 2025! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we come together to help fill the food banks in our community.
Organiser's Description
Fill the Food Banks 5K!
Cleveland Town Park - 300 Clement Street, Cleveland, NC 27013
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the Fill the Food Banks 5k will support the South River Church Food Pantry [https://www.foodpantryatsouthriver.org/], Rowan Helping Ministries [https://rowanhelpingministries.org/], West Food Bank [https://rowanhelpingministries.org/], and Cornerstone's Food Pantry [https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1032581512240510&id=100064660123137].
DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2025
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 9:00 9:45 a.m at Cleveland Town Park. 5K race-day registration is $35.
5K RUN/WALK: 10:00 a.m.
5K AWARDS: Top three overall male and female winners will receive a prize and a medal. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group male and female will receive a medal.
Cash Prizes for overall winners are as follows:
1st place male overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card
1st place female overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card
2nd place male overall - medal and $50 cash
2nd place female overall - medal and $50 cash
3rd place male overall - medal and $25 cash
3rd place female overall - medal and $25 cash
5K AGE GROUPS: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-59, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
Awards will be presented race day immediately after 5k. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete race to receive an award.
SHIRTS: Short-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered runners. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by September 25, 2025. Available to others on race day as supplies last.
COURSE: The race starts and ends at Cleveland Town Park. Course will use downtown Cleveland, including the historic Main Street area. The course is flat and fast!
For more information, please contact the Town of Cleveland at (704) 278-4777.
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [https://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org] and results posted online.
Cleveland Town Park - 300 Clement Street, Cleveland, NC 27013
PROCEEDS: All proceeds from the Fill the Food Banks 5k will support the South River Church Food Pantry [https://www.foodpantryatsouthriver.org/], Rowan Helping Ministries [https://rowanhelpingministries.org/], West Food Bank [https://rowanhelpingministries.org/], and Cornerstone's Food Pantry [https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1032581512240510&id=100064660123137].
DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2025
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 9:00 9:45 a.m at Cleveland Town Park. 5K race-day registration is $35.
5K RUN/WALK: 10:00 a.m.
5K AWARDS: Top three overall male and female winners will receive a prize and a medal. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group male and female will receive a medal.
Cash Prizes for overall winners are as follows:
1st place male overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card
1st place female overall - medal plus $50 cash and $50 gift card
2nd place male overall - medal and $50 cash
2nd place female overall - medal and $50 cash
3rd place male overall - medal and $25 cash
3rd place female overall - medal and $25 cash
5K AGE GROUPS: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-59, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
Awards will be presented race day immediately after 5k. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete race to receive an award.
SHIRTS: Short-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered runners. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by September 25, 2025. Available to others on race day as supplies last.
COURSE: The race starts and ends at Cleveland Town Park. Course will use downtown Cleveland, including the historic Main Street area. The course is flat and fast!
For more information, please contact the Town of Cleveland at (704) 278-4777.
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [https://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org] and results posted online.
Fill the Food Banks 5K
