The Big Run 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kernersville, North Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Big Run 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville, Forsyth! This exciting race celebrates Global Running Day and brings together running enthusiasts from across the Triad. Participants can choose from three heats based on their pace, making it perfect for everyone from casual walkers to elite runners. With a competitive cash prize purse of $1500 up for grabs in the Elite Wave, it’s a chance to showcase your speed and skill!
The Big Run 5K promises not only an exhilarating race on a beautiful cross-country course but also a lively post-race expo where you can celebrate your achievements and connect with fellow runners. Be among the first 350 registrants to secure your race shirt and enjoy the camaraderie of a community that loves to run. Plus, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Good Works Engine charity, you'll be supporting a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—register online before the 7:00 AM deadline on race day!
The Big Run 5K promises not only an exhilarating race on a beautiful cross-country course but also a lively post-race expo where you can celebrate your achievements and connect with fellow runners. Be among the first 350 registrants to secure your race shirt and enjoy the camaraderie of a community that loves to run. Plus, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Good Works Engine charity, you'll be supporting a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—register online before the 7:00 AM deadline on race day!
Organiser's Description
At Fleet Feet....WE LOVE TO RUN! THE BIG RUN 5K IS A RACE BEING CELEBRATED IN FLEET FEET COMMUNITIES ALL OVER OUR NATION! In honor of Global Running Day (the first Wednesday of June), the Fleet Feet brand comes together to celebrate our love for running.
We first brought The Big Run to the Clemmons community in 2024. It was AWESOME! For 2025, we are moving the race to Ivey Redmon Park to continue to grow this event, and include our running friends from all over the Triad. Huge thanks to Brooks Sports who is generously sponsoring The Big Run nationwide.
You'll have a chance to run (or walk!) on the beautiful course cross-country course. Once you hit the finish line, join our post-race expo! Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 5K registrants and 80 fun run registrants.
BECAUSE THIS IS A CROSS COUNTRY COURSE, THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT HEATS:
HEAT 1 = Under 30 minutes
HEAT 2 = 25 minutes or over
If you run a 5K between 25 and 30 minutes, you can choose if you want a more competitive heat (heat 1) or a less competitive heat (heat 2).
HEAT 3 = Elite Wave. Qualifying times: Men Sub 18:00, Women Sub 20:00. Must submit a comparable race entry to qualify.
COMP ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING RUNNERS! We are offering a comp (free) entry to Men who will run a Sub-16:00 and Women who will run a Sub-18:00. To receive a coupon code for the free entry, please email [email protected]. Must submit a comparable race entry to be considered.
ELITE WAVE CASH PRIZE PURSE: $1500
1st Place Male/Female: $400 each
2nd Place Male/Female: $200 each
3rd Place Male/Female: $100 each
Masters 1st Place Male/Female: $50 each (40+ athlete)
We are also crowd sourcing from other registrants and the proceeds will be distributed from 1st through 5th place.
A portion of race proceeds will be donated to our Good Works Engine [https://goodworksengine.org/]charity. Good Works Engine was formed in 2010 (formerly Mission: Feet First) and exists to aid the underprivileged. Through our charity we are able to provide proper fitting shoes to our local homeless, sheltered, tent-city communities as well as students in local low-income schools.
Online registration will close at 7:00AM on race day morning, June 7th.
Friday June 6th: Packet Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration @ Fleet Feet Winston-Salem 4PM-7PM
Saturday June 7th: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration @ Ivey Redmon Park
We first brought The Big Run to the Clemmons community in 2024. It was AWESOME! For 2025, we are moving the race to Ivey Redmon Park to continue to grow this event, and include our running friends from all over the Triad. Huge thanks to Brooks Sports who is generously sponsoring The Big Run nationwide.
You'll have a chance to run (or walk!) on the beautiful course cross-country course. Once you hit the finish line, join our post-race expo! Race shirts are guaranteed to the first 350 5K registrants and 80 fun run registrants.
BECAUSE THIS IS A CROSS COUNTRY COURSE, THERE ARE THREE DIFFERENT HEATS:
HEAT 1 = Under 30 minutes
HEAT 2 = 25 minutes or over
If you run a 5K between 25 and 30 minutes, you can choose if you want a more competitive heat (heat 1) or a less competitive heat (heat 2).
HEAT 3 = Elite Wave. Qualifying times: Men Sub 18:00, Women Sub 20:00. Must submit a comparable race entry to qualify.
COMP ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING RUNNERS! We are offering a comp (free) entry to Men who will run a Sub-16:00 and Women who will run a Sub-18:00. To receive a coupon code for the free entry, please email [email protected]. Must submit a comparable race entry to be considered.
ELITE WAVE CASH PRIZE PURSE: $1500
1st Place Male/Female: $400 each
2nd Place Male/Female: $200 each
3rd Place Male/Female: $100 each
Masters 1st Place Male/Female: $50 each (40+ athlete)
We are also crowd sourcing from other registrants and the proceeds will be distributed from 1st through 5th place.
A portion of race proceeds will be donated to our Good Works Engine [https://goodworksengine.org/]charity. Good Works Engine was formed in 2010 (formerly Mission: Feet First) and exists to aid the underprivileged. Through our charity we are able to provide proper fitting shoes to our local homeless, sheltered, tent-city communities as well as students in local low-income schools.
Online registration will close at 7:00AM on race day morning, June 7th.
Friday June 6th: Packet Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration @ Fleet Feet Winston-Salem 4PM-7PM
Saturday June 7th: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration @ Ivey Redmon Park
Races
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Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Select this option if you expect to run a 5K time under 30 minutes and want to run with other competitive runners. -
Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
Select this option if you expect to run a 5K time over 25 minutes and want to run with less competitive runners. -
1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$16.90
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Elite Timed 5K: Heat 3
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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