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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and friendly competition at NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Set in the beautiful Betty G Ross Park in Lincolnton, Lincoln, this vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with registration and packet pick-up starting as early as 7:00 AM. Participants can also pick up their packets the day before on June 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Join runners of all ages on a scenic course that showcases the local rail trail while you support a great cause! This community fundraiser benefits the United Way of Lincoln County, aiding those in emergency crises and one-time hardships. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes, there's plenty of motivation to bring your A-game! After crossing the finish line, cool off with snow cones and slushies, making this a perfect way to kick off the summer season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference in your community!
Join runners of all ages on a scenic course that showcases the local rail trail while you support a great cause! This community fundraiser benefits the United Way of Lincoln County, aiding those in emergency crises and one-time hardships. With awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes, there's plenty of motivation to bring your A-game! After crossing the finish line, cool off with snow cones and slushies, making this a perfect way to kick off the summer season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, have fun, and make a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO NEXTGEN UNITED'S SUMMER SUN AND RACING FUN 5K
5K KICKS OFF AT 8:00 AM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:00-8:00 AM
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICK UP ON 6/5/26 AT BETTY G ROSS FROM 4:00-6:00 PM
LOCATION AND COURSE: WILL BETTY G ROSS PARK, 800 MADISON ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 AND THE LOCAL RAIL TRAIL
NEXTGEN UNITED'S SUMMER SUN AND RACING FUN 5K COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER, WHICH SUPPORTS EMERGENCY CRISES, ONE-TIME HARDSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTY. (PROCEEDS GO TO UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN CO)
AWARDS:
1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD IN AGE GROUPS (14 AND UNDER, 15-19,
20-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65+) MALE AND FEMALE
NEXTGEN UNITED, A TEEN-LED INTEREST GROUP FROM UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY, INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR
FIRST-EVER 5K RACE AND KICK OFF THE SUMMER SEASON! THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR 1ST PLACE RUNNER (MALE AND
FEMALE), AS WELL AS 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUPPLUS ALL RUNNERS WILL GET TO JUMPSTART
SUMMERTIME WITH SNOW CONES, SLUSHIES, AND MUCH MORE ONCE THEY CROSS THAT FINISH LINE!
SUPPORT UWLC'S TEEN GROUP AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR OUR COMMUNITY FUND, SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS IN
NEED DURING ONE-TIME HARDSHIPS, CRITICAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTY, AND MUCH MORE!
5K KICKS OFF AT 8:00 AM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:00-8:00 AM
DAY BEFORE PACKET PICK UP ON 6/5/26 AT BETTY G ROSS FROM 4:00-6:00 PM
LOCATION AND COURSE: WILL BETTY G ROSS PARK, 800 MADISON ST, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092 AND THE LOCAL RAIL TRAIL
NEXTGEN UNITED'S SUMMER SUN AND RACING FUN 5K COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER, WHICH SUPPORTS EMERGENCY CRISES, ONE-TIME HARDSHIPS, AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTY. (PROCEEDS GO TO UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN CO)
AWARDS:
1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD IN AGE GROUPS (14 AND UNDER, 15-19,
20-34, 35-49, 50-64, 65+) MALE AND FEMALE
NEXTGEN UNITED, A TEEN-LED INTEREST GROUP FROM UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN COUNTY, INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR
FIRST-EVER 5K RACE AND KICK OFF THE SUMMER SEASON! THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR 1ST PLACE RUNNER (MALE AND
FEMALE), AS WELL AS 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE IN EACH AGE GROUPPLUS ALL RUNNERS WILL GET TO JUMPSTART
SUMMERTIME WITH SNOW CONES, SLUSHIES, AND MUCH MORE ONCE THEY CROSS THAT FINISH LINE!
SUPPORT UWLC'S TEEN GROUP AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR OUR COMMUNITY FUND, SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS IN
NEED DURING ONE-TIME HARDSHIPS, CRITICAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTY, AND MUCH MORE!
Races
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5k Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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800 Madison St, Lincolnton, 28092, NC, United States
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