NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lincolnton, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the summer season at NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the picturesque Betty G. Ross Park in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, this 5K is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and family, don your most creative summer-themed costumes, and embrace the spirit of the season.
The race begins at 8:00 AM, with day-of registration and packet pick-up available from 7:15 to 7:45 AM. The scenic route takes participants along the local rail trail, making for a beautiful backdrop as you run or walk to support a great cause—raising funds for UWLC's Community Fund to assist neighbors in need. After crossing the finish line, enjoy refreshing snow cones and slushies as a reward for your hard work! With awards for top finishers in various categories, including age groups and even a costume contest, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don't miss out on the fun in Lincolnton—join us for a memorable day of fitness, community, and celebration!
The race begins at 8:00 AM, with day-of registration and packet pick-up available from 7:15 to 7:45 AM. The scenic route takes participants along the local rail trail, making for a beautiful backdrop as you run or walk to support a great cause—raising funds for UWLC's Community Fund to assist neighbors in need. After crossing the finish line, enjoy refreshing snow cones and slushies as a reward for your hard work! With awards for top finishers in various categories, including age groups and even a costume contest, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer. Don't miss out on the fun in Lincolnton—join us for a memorable day of fitness, community, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
RUNNERS CAN STILL REGISTER IN PERSON DURING DAY-BEFORE PACKET PICK-UP FROM 4-6PM OR DAY-OF FROM 7:15-7:45 AM!
WELCOME TO NEXTGEN UNITED'S SUMMER SUN AND RACING FUN 5K
NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K is coming up soon! We invite you to walk or run in our first-ever 5K race to kick off the summer season! To ramp up the fun, get a group together, dress up in fun summer-themed costumes, and help us kick off summer! Support our teen group and help raise money for UWLC's Community Fund, supporting our neighbors in need during one-time hardships, critical programs across the county, and much more! Plus, all runners will get to jumpstart summertime with snow cones, slushies, and much more once they cross that finish line!
5K KICKS OFF AT 8:00 AM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: 6/6/26, 745AM, BETTY G ROSS PARK
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICK UP: 6/5/26, 400PM, BETTY G ROSS PARK
LOCATION AND COURSE: BETTY G ROSS PARK, 800 MADISON ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 AND THE LOCAL RAIL TRAIL
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The 5K route is as follows:
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Leave Betty Ross Park on Motz Avenue
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Travel 0.1 of a miles to rail trail entrance
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Continue on rail trail crossing the following streets
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Congress Street @ Government Street
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Academy Street
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Sycamore Street
*
Pine Street
*
Dixon Street
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Runners will cross Dixon Street, make a U-turn on the Rail Trail, and return to the start/ finish line following the same route
AWARDS
TOP PLACEMENT IN EACH OF THE CATEGORIES BELOW:
*
Top Male and Female overall
* Top Male & Female within Age Groups (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
*
Top Male & Female Runner with Strollers
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Summer Fun Costume Contest Winner
* Top Male & Female Runner with Dogs
RUNNERS CAN STILL REGISTER IN PERSON DURING DAY-BEFORE PACKET PICK-UP FROM 4-6PM OR DAY-OF FROM 7:15-7:45 AM!
WELCOME TO NEXTGEN UNITED'S SUMMER SUN AND RACING FUN 5K
NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K is coming up soon! We invite you to walk or run in our first-ever 5K race to kick off the summer season! To ramp up the fun, get a group together, dress up in fun summer-themed costumes, and help us kick off summer! Support our teen group and help raise money for UWLC's Community Fund, supporting our neighbors in need during one-time hardships, critical programs across the county, and much more! Plus, all runners will get to jumpstart summertime with snow cones, slushies, and much more once they cross that finish line!
5K KICKS OFF AT 8:00 AM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: 6/6/26, 745AM, BETTY G ROSS PARK
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICK UP: 6/5/26, 400PM, BETTY G ROSS PARK
LOCATION AND COURSE: BETTY G ROSS PARK, 800 MADISON ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 AND THE LOCAL RAIL TRAIL
*
The 5K route is as follows:
*
Leave Betty Ross Park on Motz Avenue
*
Travel 0.1 of a miles to rail trail entrance
*
Continue on rail trail crossing the following streets
*
Congress Street @ Government Street
*
Academy Street
*
Sycamore Street
*
Pine Street
*
Dixon Street
*
Runners will cross Dixon Street, make a U-turn on the Rail Trail, and return to the start/ finish line following the same route
AWARDS
TOP PLACEMENT IN EACH OF THE CATEGORIES BELOW:
*
Top Male and Female overall
* Top Male & Female within Age Groups (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
*
Top Male & Female Runner with Strollers
*
Summer Fun Costume Contest Winner
* Top Male & Female Runner with Dogs
Races
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5k Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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