COURSE - The Run for the Word 5K course will start on Zion Street, across Highway 153 from Trinity Lutheran Church (108 W. Rice Street, Landis NC 28088). Turn right on Hoke Street, right again on Kimmons Street, and another right on Rice Street. Continue to Highway 29 Business and turn left. Follow for 1.1 miles to the turnaround in the parking lot at Hogan's Cabinetry. Retrace the route back to Landis for 1 mile and turn right on Ridge Avenue and then left on Zion Street to finish beside Trinity Lutheran, the host facility. This is a fast and flat course!!

All PROCEEDS go to the South Rowan Public Schools Bible Teaching Association, providing classes in Bible History at South Rowan High School, Jesse C. Carson High School, Corriher-Lipe Middle School, China Grove Middle School, and Southeast Middle School. These positions are fully funded by the the SRPSBT Association. The Association raises funds in order to reimburse Rowan-Salisbury Schools for the salary and benefits paid to our Bible teachers Emily Griggs, Franchesca Wicker, and Madison Morgan.

ICE CREAM - Each 5k and fun run participant will be rewarded with free HOMEMADE ICE CREAM at the finish line!! Ice cream provided by South Rowan High School FFA!

PRICE: 5k price through September 11 (online) - $30, Ages 18 & Under - $20
Race Day price - $35
1/2 Mile Fun Run price - $15 (12 & under), $25 (13 & up)

RACE DAY REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN: 7:30 a.m.

5K: 9:00 a.m.
Fun Run: 10:00 a.m.

Registration & Check-In will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church - 108 W. Rice Street, Landis, NC 28088

VIRTUAL OPTION - $30 - all ages. Want to support the race but would rather run or walk at a time of your own choosing?! The virtual 5K is for you! Virtual 5K runners and walkers will receive a shirt. Shirts may be picked up in person the day of the race - September 12, 2026 - from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church - 108 W. Rice Street, Landis, NC 28088 or at an alternative location and time TBD. Virtual participants not eligible for awards.

AWARDS - Immediately following the race: Top 3 Overall Male and Female. Overall Masters Male and Female. 5K Top 3 Male and Female participants in each age division.

1/2 Mile Fun-Run - ages 12 and under eligible for awards - top 3 male and female in each age group: 8 & under and 9-12.

AGE GROUPS 5K: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

1/2 Mile Fun Run: 8 & under, 9-12

SHIRTS - 5K and Fun Run participants (in person and virtual) will receive a technical t-shirt.

5K SPECIAL GUESTS - See below - Barney Fife & Andy Taylor!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741.

TIMING AND SCORING for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].