Run for the Word 5K

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Landis, North Carolina
  • Price $11.60 - $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Run for the Word 5K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Landis, North Carolina! This exciting race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. from Zion Street, across from Trinity Lutheran Church, and features a fast and flat 5K course that promises to be both enjoyable and rewarding. Participants will navigate through a scenic route, culminating back at the starting point, where they can celebrate their achievements with friends and family.

To sweeten the deal, every 5K runner and fun run participant will be treated to a delicious scoop of homemade ice cream courtesy of South Rowan High School's Future Farmers of America Club! The event also includes a Half Mile Fun Run for younger participants, ensuring that everyone has the chance to join in on the fun. With registration prices starting at just $20 for those 18 and under, it's an affordable day out for all. Plus, there’s a virtual option for those who prefer to run at their own pace and still receive a race shirt. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the South Rowan Public Schools Bible Teaching Association while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and healthy competition!

Organiser's Description

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.



ICE CREAM - Each 5k and fun run participant will be rewarded with a free SCOOP OF ICE CREAM - _HOMEMADE_ by South Rowan High School's Future Farmers of America Club!!



PRICE: 5k price through September 12 (online) - $30, Ages 18 & Under - $20
Race Day price - $35
1/2 Mile Fun Run price - $10



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 13, 2025 - 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 Top 3 Male and Female ages 12 and under.



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: 12 & under



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



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



FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact David Freeze at [email protected] or 704-310-6741.



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

Races

  • 5K Run / Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • Fun Run (1/2 Mile for Ages 12 and Under)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 13th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
  • Virtual 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    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.

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