Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Goldsboro, North Carolina
- Price $22.45 - $33.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 46th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the vibrant city of Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. This beloved event, celebrated annually since 1979 (with the exception of 2020), invites participants to experience a beautiful USATF certified course lined with stunning azaleas and dogwoods. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, choose from a variety of race distances: the challenging 10K run, the fun 5K Run/Walk, or the family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run, all starting at 9:00 AM near The Hub at the intersection of Center and Chestnut Streets.
This exciting event not only promotes health and community spirit but also serves a noble cause, as proceeds support over 20 local organizations dedicated to assisting children and youth in need throughout Wayne County. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, electronic bib timing, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. With early registration options and fun prizes, the Greater Goldsboro Road Run is an event you won't want to miss!
This exciting event not only promotes health and community spirit but also serves a noble cause, as proceeds support over 20 local organizations dedicated to assisting children and youth in need throughout Wayne County. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, electronic bib timing, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. With early registration options and fun prizes, the Greater Goldsboro Road Run is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Experience one of the oldest road runs in North Carolina. Except for the 2020 year due to the pandemic, the
event has been held annually since 1979. Come be part of a running event with a long tradition and enjoy a run
or walk on a USATF certified course primarily along streets lined with azaleas and dogwoods. Participants can
enjoy The Hub as well as the further extensions of the Streetscape improvements to Center Street. Our
volunteers will observe safety precautions as necessary to facilitate another excellent event.
The Run for a Child 46th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run is facilitated by the Sunrise Kiwanis of
Goldsboro. The event is a fundraiser to help support our purpose of assisting the children and youth of our
community. The funds generated from event sponsorships and participants go toward financial support for over
20 local organizations that assist the needy children and youth of Wayne County.
Our 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run routes are downtown again this year. The starting locations
for all events will be near The Hub located at the Southeast intersection of Center and Chestnut Streets
downtown in Goldsboro NC with all starting times beginning at 9:00 AM.
Registration and Pre-Registration: The Hub, 200 S. Center St., Southeast corner of S. Center Street and W.Chestnut Street downtown Goldsboro.
ENTRY FEES:
5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run
$30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 - race day registration.
1 Mile Fun Run
$20.00 pre-registration/$15.00 each for 2 or more members of same immediate family.
Deadline for on-line pre-registration is 11:00 PM, Wed., March 26, 2025. On-line registration will re-open on
race day at 12:01 AM. Hard copy pre-registration ends at 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Race day pre-registration pickup begins at 7:00 AM.
AWARDS:
5K and 10K Runs Male and Female
First Place Trophy
Second Place Silver Medallion
Third Place Bronze Medallion
First Three Places in each age group Medallion
1 Mile Fun Run
Medal for each participant
RACE CATEGORIES:
5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN
under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
1-MILE FUN RUN
open to all ages
TIMING: Electronic bib timing by Run the East LLC. All pre-registered entrants can pick up registration
packs at check-in the morning of the run.
Race t-shirts are provided to all participants that pre-register.
Shirt sizes are available in Youth Small, Medium, and Large and Adult Small, Medium, Large, and XL.
Notes: Participant registration packs can also be picked up from 5:30 6:00 PM on Friday, March 28 th at the
downtown Goldsboro Fire Department garage entrance that faces out to The Hub. Please let us know if you
plan early pick-up.
event has been held annually since 1979. Come be part of a running event with a long tradition and enjoy a run
or walk on a USATF certified course primarily along streets lined with azaleas and dogwoods. Participants can
enjoy The Hub as well as the further extensions of the Streetscape improvements to Center Street. Our
volunteers will observe safety precautions as necessary to facilitate another excellent event.
The Run for a Child 46th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run is facilitated by the Sunrise Kiwanis of
Goldsboro. The event is a fundraiser to help support our purpose of assisting the children and youth of our
community. The funds generated from event sponsorships and participants go toward financial support for over
20 local organizations that assist the needy children and youth of Wayne County.
Our 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run routes are downtown again this year. The starting locations
for all events will be near The Hub located at the Southeast intersection of Center and Chestnut Streets
downtown in Goldsboro NC with all starting times beginning at 9:00 AM.
Registration and Pre-Registration: The Hub, 200 S. Center St., Southeast corner of S. Center Street and W.Chestnut Street downtown Goldsboro.
ENTRY FEES:
5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run
$30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 - race day registration.
1 Mile Fun Run
$20.00 pre-registration/$15.00 each for 2 or more members of same immediate family.
Deadline for on-line pre-registration is 11:00 PM, Wed., March 26, 2025. On-line registration will re-open on
race day at 12:01 AM. Hard copy pre-registration ends at 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Race day pre-registration pickup begins at 7:00 AM.
AWARDS:
5K and 10K Runs Male and Female
First Place Trophy
Second Place Silver Medallion
Third Place Bronze Medallion
First Three Places in each age group Medallion
1 Mile Fun Run
Medal for each participant
RACE CATEGORIES:
5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN
under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
1-MILE FUN RUN
open to all ages
TIMING: Electronic bib timing by Run the East LLC. All pre-registered entrants can pick up registration
packs at check-in the morning of the run.
Race t-shirts are provided to all participants that pre-register.
Shirt sizes are available in Youth Small, Medium, and Large and Adult Small, Medium, Large, and XL.
Notes: Participant registration packs can also be picked up from 5:30 6:00 PM on Friday, March 28 th at the
downtown Goldsboro Fire Department garage entrance that faces out to The Hub. Please let us know if you
plan early pick-up.
Races
-
10k
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
-
5K Run
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
-
5K Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
-
1M Fun Run
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.45
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