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 summer in style at NextGen United's Summer Sun and Racing Fun 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in beautiful Lincolnton, Lincoln! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to walk or run in a lively 5K race that promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate the season. Gather your friends, don your most creative summer-themed costumes, and join in the fun while supporting a great cause — all proceeds will benefit UWLC's Community Fund, helping neighbors in need throughout the community.
The race begins bright and early at 8:00 AM at Betty G Ross Park, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:45 AM. For those who can't wait, an early packet pick-up will also be available the day before at 4:00 PM. The scenic 5K course takes you through the picturesque local rail trail, providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere for runners and walkers alike. After crossing the finish line, participants can cool off with refreshing snow cones and slushies! Don't miss your chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female placements, age groups, and a costume contest. Join us for a day filled
The race begins bright and early at 8:00 AM at Betty G Ross Park, with race day registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:45 AM. For those who can't wait, an early packet pick-up will also be available the day before at 4:00 PM. The scenic 5K course takes you through the picturesque local rail trail, providing a fun and vibrant atmosphere for runners and walkers alike. After crossing the finish line, participants can cool off with refreshing snow cones and slushies! Don't miss your chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall male and female placements, age groups, and a costume contest. Join us for a day filled
Organiser's Description
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
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Pine Street
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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:
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Male and Female overall
* Age Groups (14 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
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Runner with strollers
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Summer Fun Costume Contest Winner
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:
*
Male and Female overall
* Age Groups (14 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
*
Runner with strollers
*
Summer Fun Costume Contest Winner
Races
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5k Timed Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Location
800 Madison St, Lincolnton, 28092, NC, United States
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