Fill the Food Banks 5K
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, North Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Fill the Food Banks 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, North Carolina! This exciting event will kick off at Cleveland Town Park, located at 300 Clement Street, with race-day registration and check-in from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. The 5K run/walk starts at 10:00 a.m., and all proceeds will support local food pantries, including South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank, and Cornerstone Food Pantry.
Join runners of all ages as you enjoy a flat and fast course that winds through downtown Cleveland and the historic Main Street area. Not only will participants be contributing to a great cause, but they’ll also have a chance to win awards and cash prizes! Medals will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners, as well as to the top finishers in each age group. Plus, all preregistered runners will receive a short-sleeve T-shirt, with a chance for others to grab one on race day while supplies last. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your community and have a blast
Join runners of all ages as you enjoy a flat and fast course that winds through downtown Cleveland and the historic Main Street area. Not only will participants be contributing to a great cause, but they’ll also have a chance to win awards and cash prizes! Medals will be awarded to the top three overall male and female winners, as well as to the top finishers in each age group. Plus, all preregistered runners will receive a short-sleeve T-shirt, with a chance for others to grab one on race day while supplies last. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support your community and have a blast
Organiser's Description
Fill the Food Banks 5K!
Cleveland Town Park - 300 Clement Street, Cleveland, NC 27013
Proceeds: All proceeds will go to support South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank, and Cornerstone Food Pantry.
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 and results posted online.
Cleveland Town Park - 300 Clement Street, Cleveland, NC 27013
Proceeds: All proceeds will go to support South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank, and Cornerstone Food Pantry.
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 and results posted online.
Fill the Food Banks 5K
