Run for the Roses 5K
- Date Sun 15th February 2026
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $44.05
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 45th Annual Run for the Roses 5K on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in beautiful Raleigh, Wake! This cherished event is one of the oldest 5Ks in the Triangle, celebrating community spirit and encouraging fun for the whole family. Each female finisher will receive a stunning red rose, making it a memorable experience for all participants. The race not only promises an exhilarating run but also an afternoon filled with excitement, including face painting and balloon animals for the kids.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Four Paws NC, an organization dedicated to training service dogs for veterans, and Team Red, White and Blue NC, which enriches the lives of American veterans through community engagement. With registration fees starting at just $40 until February 1, participants can enjoy a long-sleeved race shirt and compete for awards in various age categories. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of camaraderie and competition. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up those running shoes for a wonderful cause!
Proceeds from the event will benefit Four Paws NC, an organization dedicated to training service dogs for veterans, and Team Red, White and Blue NC, which enriches the lives of American veterans through community engagement. With registration fees starting at just $40 until February 1, participants can enjoy a long-sleeved race shirt and compete for awards in various age categories. Don’t miss this opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of camaraderie and competition. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up those running shoes for a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
One of the oldest 5Ks in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 45TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family including face painting and balloon animals to raise money to benefit Four Paws NC [https://www.fourpawsnc.org/] an organization which trains service dogs for veterans and Team Red, White and Blue NC [https://teamrwb.org/], an organization with the mission to enrich the lives of Americas veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
REGISTRATION FEES:
* $40 until midnight on February 1, 2026 - RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE
* $45 until race day
SPECIAL RATE - $20 for all entries under 18 years old
AWARDS:
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.
GIVEAWAY (RACE SHIRT):
The fee includes a long sleeved shirt to all those who enter by midnight on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. The women's shirts are V-neck and run small so order accordingly. If you desire to donate all of your registration fee to the two charities, select "no shirt" on the registration form.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Location: Fleet Feet Raleigh [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3524+Wade+Ave,+Raleigh,+NC+27607/@35.8023844,-78.6855318,857m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89acf5c485e6b317:0x5fa419c1d173e233!8m2!3d35.8023844!4d-78.6855318!16s%2Fg%2F11c225fdvq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] - Ridgewood Shopping Center 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 2-6pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
12:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
2:00 PM - 5K Start
3:00 PM - Kids Fun Runs Start
3:15 PM - Awards
REGISTRATION FEES:
* $40 until midnight on February 1, 2026 - RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE
* $45 until race day
SPECIAL RATE - $20 for all entries under 18 years old
AWARDS:
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.
GIVEAWAY (RACE SHIRT):
The fee includes a long sleeved shirt to all those who enter by midnight on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. The women's shirts are V-neck and run small so order accordingly. If you desire to donate all of your registration fee to the two charities, select "no shirt" on the registration form.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Location: Fleet Feet Raleigh [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3524+Wade+Ave,+Raleigh,+NC+27607/@35.8023844,-78.6855318,857m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89acf5c485e6b317:0x5fa419c1d173e233!8m2!3d35.8023844!4d-78.6855318!16s%2Fg%2F11c225fdvq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] - Ridgewood Shopping Center 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 2-6pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
12:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
2:00 PM - 5K Start
3:00 PM - Kids Fun Runs Start
3:15 PM - Awards
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th February 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$44.05
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