Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Rural Hall, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 19th Annual Flat & Fast Rural Hall 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the heart of Rural Hall, Forsyth! This cherished community tradition supports the students at Rural Hall Elementary School, making every step you take beneficial for a great cause. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual walker, or looking to have a fun family day, this event is for everyone!
The 5K race begins at 8:15 AM with a USATF-certified course that ensures accurate and official results. It features a flat and fast out-and-back route along a protected lane of Broad Street, making it perfect for participants of all levels. Enjoy amenities like chip timing, a water station at the halfway point, and a variety of finish line treats, including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and chocolate milk. Plus, don’t miss the Halloween costume contest with cash prizes! With a live DJ and the enthusiastic support of the Piedmont Cheering Hearts Senior Squad, the atmosphere will be electric! Register now and be part of this wonderful event that brings the community together while supporting our local school!
The 5K race begins at 8:15 AM with a USATF-certified course that ensures accurate and official results. It features a flat and fast out-and-back route along a protected lane of Broad Street, making it perfect for participants of all levels. Enjoy amenities like chip timing, a water station at the halfway point, and a variety of finish line treats, including Krispy Kreme doughnuts and chocolate milk. Plus, don’t miss the Halloween costume contest with cash prizes! With a live DJ and the enthusiastic support of the Piedmont Cheering Hearts Senior Squad, the atmosphere will be electric! Register now and be part of this wonderful event that brings the community together while supporting our local school!
Organiser's Description
19TH ANNUAL RURAL HALL RACE MALE SIGN
5K RUN/WALK | 2026 EVENT
PROCEEDS BENEFIT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RED HEART
JOIN US FOR THIS CHERISHED COMMUNITY TRADITION WHERE EVERY STEP DIRECTLY SUPPORTS STUDENTS AT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! WHETHER YOURE A COMPETITIVE RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR BRINGING THE WHOLE FAMILY, THIS EVENT TRULY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. REGISTER TODAY AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
RACE DAY INFORMATION
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
5K START TIME: 8:15 AM
LOCATION: RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
275 COLLEGE STREET
RURAL HALL, NC 27045
PARKING AVAILABLE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND NEARBY STREETS.
SUN RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
WARNING COURSE CHANGE PLEASE READ
DUE TO NCDOT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON BETHANIARURAL HALL ROAD, WE ARE UNABLE TO USE OUR PREVIOUS COURSE.
CHECK MARK BUTTON NEW START & FINISH LOCATION: RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COURSE DETAILS
USATFCERTIFIED 5K COURSE FOR ACCURATE, OFFICIAL RESULTS
GUN START WITH CHIP TIMING FOR PRECISE RACE TRACKING
FLAT, FAST OUTANDBACK ROUTE ALONG A PROTECTED LANE OF BROAD STREET
RUNNER, WALKER, STROLLER & FAMILYFRIENDLY LAYOUT
SPECTATORFRIENDLY COURSE WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT
10K RACE UPDATE
A 10K WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2026. WE PLAN TO REVISIT THE ADDITION OF A 10K NEXT YEAR ONCE A SUITABLE ROUTE IS IDENTIFIED AND CERTIFIED OFF BROAD STREET.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22: 12:00 PM 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
AGSOUTH FARM CREDIT
340 BETHANIA-RURAL HALL RD.
RURAL HALL, NC 27045
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
OPENS AT 6:30 AM AT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ONLINE AND WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 21 AT 6:00 PM MUST PICK UP PACKETS ON RACE MORNING
RACE SHIRTS
ADULTS: HANES SPORTTRADE MARK COOL DRI MOISTUREWICKING SHIRTS WITH 50+ UPF SUN PROTECTION
YOUTH: HANES SOFT 50/50 COTTON/POLY BLEND SHIRTS
AWARDS & PRIZES
OLYMPICSTYLE AGE GROUP MEDALS
AWARDED TO TOP FINISHERS IN EACH GROUP:
UNDER 10
1014
1519
2024
2529
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
70+
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
CASH PRIZES
1ST PLACE: $50
2ND PLACE: $30
3RD PLACE: $20
WATER & FINISH LINE TREATS
WATER STATION AT THE HALFWAY POINT
FINISHLINE REFRESHMENTS INCLUDE BOTTLED WATER, KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, CHOCOLATE MILK, COOKIES, FRUIT, GATORADE, AND MORE
ENTERTAINMENT & ATMOSPHERE
LIVE DJ THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
PIEDMONT CHEERING HEARTS SENIOR SQUAD WELCOMING RUNNERS AT THE FINISH
AWARD CEREMONY WITH PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
SPECTATORFRIENDLY COURSE WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT
RACE GUIDELINES
NO PETS ALLOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS (SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED)
CYCLISTS WILL FOLLOW THE FINAL RUNNER TO ENSURE A SAFE FINISH AND TIMELY RESULTS
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT JIM SMITH AT 3364061569
5K RUN/WALK | 2026 EVENT
PROCEEDS BENEFIT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RED HEART
JOIN US FOR THIS CHERISHED COMMUNITY TRADITION WHERE EVERY STEP DIRECTLY SUPPORTS STUDENTS AT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! WHETHER YOURE A COMPETITIVE RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, OR BRINGING THE WHOLE FAMILY, THIS EVENT TRULY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. REGISTER TODAY AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
RACE DAY INFORMATION
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
5K START TIME: 8:15 AM
LOCATION: RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
275 COLLEGE STREET
RURAL HALL, NC 27045
PARKING AVAILABLE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND NEARBY STREETS.
SUN RACE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE.
WARNING COURSE CHANGE PLEASE READ
DUE TO NCDOT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON BETHANIARURAL HALL ROAD, WE ARE UNABLE TO USE OUR PREVIOUS COURSE.
CHECK MARK BUTTON NEW START & FINISH LOCATION: RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COURSE DETAILS
USATFCERTIFIED 5K COURSE FOR ACCURATE, OFFICIAL RESULTS
GUN START WITH CHIP TIMING FOR PRECISE RACE TRACKING
FLAT, FAST OUTANDBACK ROUTE ALONG A PROTECTED LANE OF BROAD STREET
RUNNER, WALKER, STROLLER & FAMILYFRIENDLY LAYOUT
SPECTATORFRIENDLY COURSE WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT
10K RACE UPDATE
A 10K WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2026. WE PLAN TO REVISIT THE ADDITION OF A 10K NEXT YEAR ONCE A SUITABLE ROUTE IS IDENTIFIED AND CERTIFIED OFF BROAD STREET.
PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22: 12:00 PM 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
LOCATION:
AGSOUTH FARM CREDIT
340 BETHANIA-RURAL HALL RD.
RURAL HALL, NC 27045
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
OPENS AT 6:30 AM AT RURAL HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ONLINE AND WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 21 AT 6:00 PM MUST PICK UP PACKETS ON RACE MORNING
RACE SHIRTS
ADULTS: HANES SPORTTRADE MARK COOL DRI MOISTUREWICKING SHIRTS WITH 50+ UPF SUN PROTECTION
YOUTH: HANES SOFT 50/50 COTTON/POLY BLEND SHIRTS
AWARDS & PRIZES
OLYMPICSTYLE AGE GROUP MEDALS
AWARDED TO TOP FINISHERS IN EACH GROUP:
UNDER 10
1014
1519
2024
2529
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
70+
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
CASH PRIZES
1ST PLACE: $50
2ND PLACE: $30
3RD PLACE: $20
WATER & FINISH LINE TREATS
WATER STATION AT THE HALFWAY POINT
FINISHLINE REFRESHMENTS INCLUDE BOTTLED WATER, KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, CHOCOLATE MILK, COOKIES, FRUIT, GATORADE, AND MORE
ENTERTAINMENT & ATMOSPHERE
LIVE DJ THROUGHOUT THE EVENT
PIEDMONT CHEERING HEARTS SENIOR SQUAD WELCOMING RUNNERS AT THE FINISH
AWARD CEREMONY WITH PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
SPECTATORFRIENDLY COURSE WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT
RACE GUIDELINES
NO PETS ALLOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS (SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED)
CYCLISTS WILL FOLLOW THE FINAL RUNNER TO ENSURE A SAFE FINISH AND TIMELY RESULTS
QUESTIONS?
CONTACT JIM SMITH AT 3364061569
Races
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5K Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
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