Run the 'Burg 5K
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Harrisburg, North Carolina
- Price $13.72 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating community event at the 16th Annual Run the 'Burg 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the beautiful New Harrisburg Park, Harrisburg, Cabarrus. This exciting race aims to promote health, recreation, and local business, bringing together runners of all ages for a day of fun and fitness. The 5K race kicks off at 8 AM, followed by a lively Fun Run at 9 AM, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Participants can look forward to an engaging morning filled with awards presentations and a Health Fair as part of Healthy Kids Day from 8 to 10:30 AM. With prizes awarded to the top three male and female overall 5K runners, as well as top finishers in various age categories, competition will be fierce but friendly! Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, fitness, and fun at Run the 'Burg 5K, where every step helps support local youth programs and initiatives. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and connect with your neighbors!
Participants can look forward to an engaging morning filled with awards presentations and a Health Fair as part of Healthy Kids Day from 8 to 10:30 AM. With prizes awarded to the top three male and female overall 5K runners, as well as top finishers in various age categories, competition will be fierce but friendly! Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit, fitness, and fun at Run the 'Burg 5K, where every step helps support local youth programs and initiatives. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, cheer, and connect with your neighbors!
Organiser's Description
The Harrisburg YMCA, Harrisburg Parks & Recreation and the Southwest Cabarrus Rotary are partnering to present the 16th Annual Run the 'Burg 5K. The race will be at the New Harrisburg Park, which means we will have a new route for all! Our goal is to promote recreation and local business in Harrisburg. Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
8am: 5K Start Time
9am: Fun Run Start Time
9 Awards Presentation
Health Fair/Healthy Kids Day 8-10:30 am
COURSE AT HARRISBURG PARK.
Packet Pick-Up at the Harrisburg YMCA:
Thursday, April 24: 12-9pm
Friday, April 25: 5am-7pm
Race Day Registration:
Registration will begin at 6am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Harrisburg Park.
AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female Overall 5K runners, and Top 3 Male/Female awards for the following age groups:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
WHERE DO THE FUNDS GO?
As of January 1, 2020 the Cannon Memorial YMCA and YMCA of Rowan County merged into the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA. This merger follows successful shared services between the organizations that had been ongoing since
2013.The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization that serves all of Cabarrus County and Rowan County. In December 2006 the Harrisburg Family YMCA joined the Cannon Memorial YMCA association as the third branch of our service area in Cabarrus County. A portion of your registration fee will assist the YMCA in providing programs and membership to those who could not afford to participate otherwise. The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA depends on the financial contributions from individuals and corporations to continue improving the quality of life for children in our community. Every child deserves the chance to experience quality after school care, camp, sports, swimming and other skill and character building activities.
For more information, please visit www.rocabymca.org
The Rotary Club of Southwest Cabarrus was the last rotary club founded in the 20th Century. Founded in December 1999, we are a continuously growing club of approximately 20 members. The motto of Rotary International, a service organization of over 1.2 million women and men worldwide, is Service Above Self. That is our purpose globally and locally. The Southwest Cabarrus Rotary Club, which meets each Tuesday at 11:45am in Captain Steves restaurant in Harrisburg, is dedicated to serving needs such as Polio eradication, local youth development, global micro-loans, and supporting Alzheimers research among other causes.
Our net proceeds raised from the Harrisburg 5k events will directly support these needs.
For more information, please visit: www.swcabarrusrotary.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
8am: 5K Start Time
9am: Fun Run Start Time
9 Awards Presentation
Health Fair/Healthy Kids Day 8-10:30 am
COURSE AT HARRISBURG PARK.
Packet Pick-Up at the Harrisburg YMCA:
Thursday, April 24: 12-9pm
Friday, April 25: 5am-7pm
Race Day Registration:
Registration will begin at 6am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Harrisburg Park.
AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female Overall 5K runners, and Top 3 Male/Female awards for the following age groups:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
WHERE DO THE FUNDS GO?
As of January 1, 2020 the Cannon Memorial YMCA and YMCA of Rowan County merged into the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA. This merger follows successful shared services between the organizations that had been ongoing since
2013.The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization that serves all of Cabarrus County and Rowan County. In December 2006 the Harrisburg Family YMCA joined the Cannon Memorial YMCA association as the third branch of our service area in Cabarrus County. A portion of your registration fee will assist the YMCA in providing programs and membership to those who could not afford to participate otherwise. The Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA depends on the financial contributions from individuals and corporations to continue improving the quality of life for children in our community. Every child deserves the chance to experience quality after school care, camp, sports, swimming and other skill and character building activities.
For more information, please visit www.rocabymca.org
The Rotary Club of Southwest Cabarrus was the last rotary club founded in the 20th Century. Founded in December 1999, we are a continuously growing club of approximately 20 members. The motto of Rotary International, a service organization of over 1.2 million women and men worldwide, is Service Above Self. That is our purpose globally and locally. The Southwest Cabarrus Rotary Club, which meets each Tuesday at 11:45am in Captain Steves restaurant in Harrisburg, is dedicated to serving needs such as Polio eradication, local youth development, global micro-loans, and supporting Alzheimers research among other causes.
Our net proceeds raised from the Harrisburg 5k events will directly support these needs.
For more information, please visit: www.swcabarrusrotary.org
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON -
Fun Run
Incl. $1.72 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$13.72
OPENS SOON
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