Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Salisbury, North Carolina
- Price $12.25 - $28.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 29th Annual Run/Walk for the Greenway 5K & Half-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Salisbury, Rowan! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM with the 5K race, followed by the Fun Run at 8:45 AM, both set against a beautiful, mostly flat scenic course. Participants will start at Overton, located at 1900 West Park Drive, and enjoy a picturesque route that winds through the Greenway, promising an exhilarating experience for runners and walkers of all ages.
Whether you're aiming for a personal best in the 5K or just looking for a fun day out with family during the Fun Run, there's something for everyone. The event features exciting awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group awards. Plus, all pre-registered runners and walkers will receive stylish Dry Fit T-shirts, while cotton T-shirts await Fun Run participants. Don't forget to bring canned goods or old running shoes to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries for a chance to win Downtown Salisbury Dollars! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with community spirit, activity, and fun!
Whether you're aiming for a personal best in the 5K or just looking for a fun day out with family during the Fun Run, there's something for everyone. The event features exciting awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, along with age group awards. Plus, all pre-registered runners and walkers will receive stylish Dry Fit T-shirts, while cotton T-shirts await Fun Run participants. Don't forget to bring canned goods or old running shoes to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries for a chance to win Downtown Salisbury Dollars! Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with community spirit, activity, and fun!
Organiser's Description
29TH ANNUAL RUN/WALK FOR THE GREENWAY 5K & HALF-MILE FUN RUN
1825 PARK ROAD WEST, SALISBURY, NC 28144 - Take I-85 to Salisbury Exit #76 toward downtown. Follow Innes Street straight through town to Mahaley Ave (approx 2.5 miles). Turn right on Mahaley Avenue, then go 0.4 miles to E. Park Rd. Turn left on E. Park Rd. Go 2 blocks, and Overton will be on the left.
START TIMES: 5K 8:00AM | FUN RUN 8:45AM
Race Bags & Door Prizes! Mostly Flat, Record Breaking Scenic Course!
RACE COURSE (SEE COURSE MAP BELOW):
* HALF MILE FUN RUN: Will be an out and back on the greenway.
* 5K COURSE: The course starts at Overton at approximately 1900 West Park Drive. The start is at the second driveway to the school, the one nearest the baseball field. Runners will go southwest on West Park to a turnaround which is at approximately 1635 West Park Rd, then runners will come back toward the school and then turn right at Hickory Drive, left on E. Park Road, right on W. Park Road, enter Greenway, along the Greenway to Prescott Drive, turn left on Prescott, turn right on Knollwood, turn left on Courtland Drive, turn left on Wake, turn right back onto Prescott. Proceed to end of Prescott, turn around at cul-de-sac and proceed back straight on Prescott and turn right on the Greenway back toward Overton. Turn left on E. Park Road, left on Hickory Drive then continue straight across West Park to the finish line beside the nearest pole on the breezeway at Overton.
AWARDS:
Top Three OverallMale and Female in 5K (Overall winners not eligible for Age Group Awards & Awards will not be mailed)
$25 Downtown Salisbury Dollars from Downtown Salisbury Inc. for the top overall male and female runner/walker
Top Three in Each Age GroupMale and Female in 5K
Top Three Overall in Fun Run; Medals To All Others (Ages 8 & Under Only) All ages welcome to run fun run.
Age Groups: 9/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, 70/Over
DRY FIT T-SHIRTS guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and walkers in the 5K and COTTON T-SHIRTS for all pre-registered fun run participants. Walkers are eligible for age group awards!
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K: $25 pre-registration (by 7-17-26); $30 race day (7:00 7:45 a.m.)
ENTRY FEE FOR FUN RUN (AGES 8 & UNDER): $10 pre-registration & race day
Bring canned goods or old running shoes to the race to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries and have a chance to win $50 Downtown Salisbury Dollars courtesy of Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (www.downtownsalisburync.com [http://www.downtownsalisburync.com]).
For more information contact Steve Clark (704) 638-5286 (sclar@salisburync.gov) or Vivian Koontz (704) 638-5294 (vkoon@salisburync.gov)
Timing and scoring of the event will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
1825 PARK ROAD WEST, SALISBURY, NC 28144 - Take I-85 to Salisbury Exit #76 toward downtown. Follow Innes Street straight through town to Mahaley Ave (approx 2.5 miles). Turn right on Mahaley Avenue, then go 0.4 miles to E. Park Rd. Turn left on E. Park Rd. Go 2 blocks, and Overton will be on the left.
START TIMES: 5K 8:00AM | FUN RUN 8:45AM
Race Bags & Door Prizes! Mostly Flat, Record Breaking Scenic Course!
RACE COURSE (SEE COURSE MAP BELOW):
* HALF MILE FUN RUN: Will be an out and back on the greenway.
* 5K COURSE: The course starts at Overton at approximately 1900 West Park Drive. The start is at the second driveway to the school, the one nearest the baseball field. Runners will go southwest on West Park to a turnaround which is at approximately 1635 West Park Rd, then runners will come back toward the school and then turn right at Hickory Drive, left on E. Park Road, right on W. Park Road, enter Greenway, along the Greenway to Prescott Drive, turn left on Prescott, turn right on Knollwood, turn left on Courtland Drive, turn left on Wake, turn right back onto Prescott. Proceed to end of Prescott, turn around at cul-de-sac and proceed back straight on Prescott and turn right on the Greenway back toward Overton. Turn left on E. Park Road, left on Hickory Drive then continue straight across West Park to the finish line beside the nearest pole on the breezeway at Overton.
AWARDS:
Top Three OverallMale and Female in 5K (Overall winners not eligible for Age Group Awards & Awards will not be mailed)
$25 Downtown Salisbury Dollars from Downtown Salisbury Inc. for the top overall male and female runner/walker
Top Three in Each Age GroupMale and Female in 5K
Top Three Overall in Fun Run; Medals To All Others (Ages 8 & Under Only) All ages welcome to run fun run.
Age Groups: 9/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, 70/Over
DRY FIT T-SHIRTS guaranteed to all pre-registered runners and walkers in the 5K and COTTON T-SHIRTS for all pre-registered fun run participants. Walkers are eligible for age group awards!
ENTRY FEE FOR 5K: $25 pre-registration (by 7-17-26); $30 race day (7:00 7:45 a.m.)
ENTRY FEE FOR FUN RUN (AGES 8 & UNDER): $10 pre-registration & race day
Bring canned goods or old running shoes to the race to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries and have a chance to win $50 Downtown Salisbury Dollars courtesy of Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (www.downtownsalisburync.com [http://www.downtownsalisburync.com]).
For more information contact Steve Clark (704) 638-5286 (sclar@salisburync.gov) or Vivian Koontz (704) 638-5294 (vkoon@salisburync.gov)
Timing and scoring of the event will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
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