New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Vietnam Veterans Park, Concord, NC (02) 80
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with an exhilarating running experience at the New Year 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Vietnam Veterans Park in Concord, NC. This exciting event offers a perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to enjoy a scenic, shaded course while welcoming the new year with fitness and fun.
Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: the 5K, which follows a single out-and-back route, the 10K, completing the out-and-back twice, or the challenging Half Marathon, where participants will conquer the course four times. The race kicks off at 9:30 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior. Remember, all runners must register in advance on RunSignup, as there is no on-site registration. Don't miss this chance to earn your finisher medal and compete for awards—join us in Concord for a memorable start to your running year!
Runners can choose from three exhilarating distances: the 5K, which follows a single out-and-back route, the 10K, completing the out-and-back twice, or the challenging Half Marathon, where participants will conquer the course four times. The race kicks off at 9:30 AM, with packet pickup available starting 30 minutes prior. Remember, all runners must register in advance on RunSignup, as there is no on-site registration. Don't miss this chance to earn your finisher medal and compete for awards—join us in Concord for a memorable start to your running year!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 9:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Price increase on the Monday before the race.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We are located at the Dogwood Shelter.
This course is paved with a stretch of gravel/dirt.
When you first enter, the bathrooms are in the right corner of the parking lot.
This is a shaded course.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5856694807
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5745899752
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 9:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Price increase on the Monday before the race.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We are located at the Dogwood Shelter.
This course is paved with a stretch of gravel/dirt.
When you first enter, the bathrooms are in the right corner of the parking lot.
This is a shaded course.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5856694807
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5745899752
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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