Running For Restoration 5k
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Valdese, North Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Running For Restoration 5K on Saturday, April 4th, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 9 AM at the picturesque McGalliard Falls Park, located at 1400 Falls Road NW in Valdese, Burke. Join us in raising awareness for the humane treatment of incarcerated individuals in North Carolina while enjoying a scenic course that starts with a gentle slope and includes an exhilarating crossing over a suspension bridge. Runners will follow the Valdese greenway on a smooth gravel path, making it a perfect outing for both seasoned runners and families alike.
Participants can take advantage of early bird registration at just $35 until March 1, with prices increasing to $40 until April 3, and $45 on race day. Be sure to secure your race shirt by registering before the deadline on March 23rd, with sizes available from XS to XXXL. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards, including 1st place overall for both male and female categories, as well as age group awards spanning from under 10 to 60+. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and advocacy as we run together for a worthy cause!
Participants can take advantage of early bird registration at just $35 until March 1, with prices increasing to $40 until April 3, and $45 on race day. Be sure to secure your race shirt by registering before the deadline on March 23rd, with sizes available from XS to XXXL. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards, including 1st place overall for both male and female categories, as well as age group awards spanning from under 10 to 60+. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and advocacy as we run together for a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL 5K ON APRIL 4TH, 2026
TIME: 5k kicks off at 9am
LOCATION ADDRESS: Mcgalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW Valdese, NC 28690
PURPOSE OF EVENT: Advocacy event to raise awareness for the humane treatment of incarcerated people in North Carolina.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course starts with a slope and some large rock stairs, across a suspension bridge at .5 miles then follows the Valdese greenway on an easy gravel path, out and back.
PRICING: $35 early bird till March 1 , $40 normal till April 3, and $45 day of race
SHIRT DEADLINE: March 23rd. Sizes XS-XXXLarge
PACKET PICKUP DATES/TIME: Packet Pick up Day of only starting at 7am till race begins at McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW, Valdese, NC 28690
AWARDS BREAKS DOWN:
1st Place Overall (male and female)
Age Group (male and female) 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups. 10 under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
TIME: 5k kicks off at 9am
LOCATION ADDRESS: Mcgalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW Valdese, NC 28690
PURPOSE OF EVENT: Advocacy event to raise awareness for the humane treatment of incarcerated people in North Carolina.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course starts with a slope and some large rock stairs, across a suspension bridge at .5 miles then follows the Valdese greenway on an easy gravel path, out and back.
PRICING: $35 early bird till March 1 , $40 normal till April 3, and $45 day of race
SHIRT DEADLINE: March 23rd. Sizes XS-XXXLarge
PACKET PICKUP DATES/TIME: Packet Pick up Day of only starting at 7am till race begins at McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW, Valdese, NC 28690
AWARDS BREAKS DOWN:
1st Place Overall (male and female)
Age Group (male and female) 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups. 10 under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Races
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5k Timed
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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1400 Falls Rd NW, Valdese, 28690, NC, United States
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