St James Elementary School Royal Run 5k
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Denver, North Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the St James Elementary School Royal Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, January 24th, 2026! This exciting community event will take place at the Verdict Ridge Pool parking lot, located at 1633 Withers Drive in Denver, NC, and promises a day filled with fun for the whole family.
Participants can join in the 5K run or opt for the more leisurely 1 Mile Fun Walk, making it a perfect occasion for everyone, regardless of fitness level. The day kicks off with packet pick-up from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM, followed by warm-ups and pre-race festivities, all leading up to the 5K start at 8:30 AM. With all proceeds supporting St. James Elementary School, your participation directly benefits the valuable programming and supplies for the children throughout the school year.
Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy pre-race fun, receive a stylish T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by January 11th), and celebrate with a fabulous finish line festival, including age group certificates and finisher medals for all kids. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers
Participants can join in the 5K run or opt for the more leisurely 1 Mile Fun Walk, making it a perfect occasion for everyone, regardless of fitness level. The day kicks off with packet pick-up from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM, followed by warm-ups and pre-race festivities, all leading up to the 5K start at 8:30 AM. With all proceeds supporting St. James Elementary School, your participation directly benefits the valuable programming and supplies for the children throughout the school year.
Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy pre-race fun, receive a stylish T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by January 11th), and celebrate with a fabulous finish line festival, including age group certificates and finisher medals for all kids. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROYAL RUN 5K & 1 MILE FUN WALK ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2026! WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLY FUN EVENT PLANNED, AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT SJES TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMMING AND SUPPLIES OUR CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Packet Pick Up
St. James Elementary School
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 7:00am-8:15am
Packet Pick Up and On-Site Registration
Warm-Ups and Pre-Race FUN!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line, located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 8:30am
5k Royal Run START!
Run, Jog, Walk, Stroll - Let's Do IT!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line! They are located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
RACE ENTRY INCLUDES PRE-RACE FUN, T-SHIRT, AGE GROUP CERTIFICATES, FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL KIDS AND A FABULOUS FINISH LINE FESTIVAL!
ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY PTO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
ADULT AND YOUTH SHIRT SIZES AVAILABLE! (T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY 1/11/2026)
AWARDS BREAK DOWN:
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD MALE AND FEMALE IN FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
10 & UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Packet Pick Up
St. James Elementary School
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 7:00am-8:15am
Packet Pick Up and On-Site Registration
Warm-Ups and Pre-Race FUN!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line, located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 - 8:30am
5k Royal Run START!
Run, Jog, Walk, Stroll - Let's Do IT!
Veridct Ridge Pool parking lot for our start and finish line! They are located at 1633 Withers Drive Denver, NC.
RACE ENTRY INCLUDES PRE-RACE FUN, T-SHIRT, AGE GROUP CERTIFICATES, FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL KIDS AND A FABULOUS FINISH LINE FESTIVAL!
ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY PTO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!
ADULT AND YOUTH SHIRT SIZES AVAILABLE! (T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY 1/11/2026)
AWARDS BREAK DOWN:
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
1ST, 2ND, 3RD MALE AND FEMALE IN FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
10 & UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Races
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5k (Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
This division is for the competitors who are concerned about a TIME and placing for awards! Please make sure you have a timing device (bib/chip) race morning! -
One Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$22.20
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5k (NON-Timed) Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
This division is for anyone not concerned about a TIME (you will not get a timing device) Thank you for your support! -
Kids Dash (5 and Under)
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:30AM EST)
Free
This kids dash is for kids 5 and under and will take place during the finish line festival. Participating kids and caregiver(s) should report to the starting line of the small track on the school's back lawn. Kids will take one turn around the track and get to run across the official finish line! Each kids dash participant will receive a special medal when the cross the finish line.
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