Run for the Roses 5K
- Date Sun 14th February 2027
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Raleigh, North Carolina
- Price $44.05
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 46th Annual Run for the Roses 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 14, 2027, in beautiful Raleigh, Wake County! This cherished event is one of the oldest 5Ks in the Triangle and promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with family-friendly activities, including face painting and exciting children's fun runs. Every female finisher will be celebrated with a stunning red rose, embodying the spirit of this beloved race.
Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K route while supporting two incredible charities: Four Paws NC, which trains service dogs for veterans, and Team Red, White and Blue NC, dedicated to enriching the lives of America's veterans. Early registration is available for $40 until January 31, 2027, ensuring you receive a stylish race shirt, with a special rate of just $20 for participants under 18. The event will also feature awards for the top male and female finishers, age group winners, and even a team competition! Join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and celebration in support of a great cause!
Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K route while supporting two incredible charities: Four Paws NC, which trains service dogs for veterans, and Team Red, White and Blue NC, dedicated to enriching the lives of America's veterans. Early registration is available for $40 until January 31, 2027, ensuring you receive a stylish race shirt, with a special rate of just $20 for participants under 18. The event will also feature awards for the top male and female finishers, age group winners, and even a team competition! Join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and celebration in support of a great 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 46TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSES 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family including face painting and childrens fun runs 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 January 31st, 2027 - 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 register by midnight on SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2027. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. If you desire to donate all 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 13, 2027
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 January 31st, 2027 - 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 register by midnight on SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2027. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. If you desire to donate all 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 13, 2027
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 14th February 2027 (2:00PM EST)
$44.05
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