Fill the Food Banks 5K
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic community event at the Fill the Food Banks 5K taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in beautiful Cleveland, North Carolina! This exciting race will kick off at 10:00 a.m. at Cleveland Town Park, located at 300 Clement Street. Participants can register for the 5K run/walk for just $35, or join the fun run for kids 12 and under for only $10, starting at 10:45 a.m. The course promises to be flat and fast, winding through the charming downtown Cleveland and the historic Main Street area.
Not only will you enjoy a spirited day of running, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit local food banks, including the South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries, West Food Bank, and Cornerstone's Food Pantry. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners, along with medals for age group placements. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we work together to fill the food banks and make a positive impact in our community!
Not only will you enjoy a spirited day of running, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit local food banks, including the South River Church Food Pantry, Rowan Helping Ministries, West Food Bank, and Cornerstone's Food Pantry. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners, along with medals for age group placements. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy as we work together to fill the food banks and make a positive impact 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 / Fun Run is $10
5K RUN/WALK: 10:00 a.m.
FUN RUN (12 & UNDER): 10:45 a.m.
COURSE: See map below! 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!
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
FUN RUN AWARDS: Top three overall 12 & under
Awards will be presented race day immediately after 5k. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete race to receive an award.
SHIRTS: Long-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered 5K runners (see photo below).
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 / Fun Run is $10
5K RUN/WALK: 10:00 a.m.
FUN RUN (12 & UNDER): 10:45 a.m.
COURSE: See map below! 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!
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
FUN RUN AWARDS: Top three overall 12 & under
Awards will be presented race day immediately after 5k. No awards will be mailed. Participants must complete race to receive an award.
SHIRTS: Long-sleeve T-shirts for preregistered 5K runners (see photo below).
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.
Races
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Fill the Food Banks 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Fun Run (12 & Under)
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:45AM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED
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