The Big Run 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kernersville, North Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Big Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the scenic Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville, Forsyth! This exciting event celebrates Global Running Day and brings together running enthusiasts from across the nation. Participants can choose to run or walk the beautiful cross-country course, making it a perfect day for all fitness levels.
With three competitive heats, runners can select the level that suits them best, whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a casual stroll. Plus, the first 350 registrants will receive exclusive race shirts, and there's a fantastic post-race expo waiting for you at the finish line! The Big Run 5K not only promotes a love for running but also supports a great cause, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Good Works Engine charity, which helps provide proper fitting shoes to those in need. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and fitness!
With three competitive heats, runners can select the level that suits them best, whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a casual stroll. Plus, the first 350 registrants will receive exclusive race shirts, and there's a fantastic post-race expo waiting for you at the finish line! The Big Run 5K not only promotes a love for running but also supports a great cause, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Good Works Engine charity, which helps provide proper fitting shoes to those in need. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and fitness!
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! In 2025, we moved the race to Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville- and we loved it! So for 2026, we are back at Ivey Redmon Park and look forward to celebrating running with you! 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).
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 6th.
Friday June 5th: Packet Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration @ Fleet Feet Winston-Salem 4PM-7PM
Saturday June 6th: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration @ Ivey Redmon Park
AWARDS INFORMATION
Results will be based upon gun/clock time, noting that with a cross country start, chip start times are not recorded.
HEATS 1 AND 2 will be combined for age group awards.
Top 3 Overall Winners - Male and Female
First Place Masters Winners - Male and Female
Top 3 Winners in each Age Group - Male and Female
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
NOTE: Live results on race day on RunSignUp will not show division awards placement for Heat 2. We will be able to provide combined results from our timing system to present at the race. Combined results will be updated on RunSignUp after the race.
We first brought The Big Run to the Clemmons community in 2024. It was AWESOME! In 2025, we moved the race to Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville- and we loved it! So for 2026, we are back at Ivey Redmon Park and look forward to celebrating running with you! 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).
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 6th.
Friday June 5th: Packet Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration @ Fleet Feet Winston-Salem 4PM-7PM
Saturday June 6th: Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration @ Ivey Redmon Park
AWARDS INFORMATION
Results will be based upon gun/clock time, noting that with a cross country start, chip start times are not recorded.
HEATS 1 AND 2 will be combined for age group awards.
Top 3 Overall Winners - Male and Female
First Place Masters Winners - Male and Female
Top 3 Winners in each Age Group - Male and Female
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
NOTE: Live results on race day on RunSignUp will not show division awards placement for Heat 2. We will be able to provide combined results from our timing system to present at the race. Combined results will be updated on RunSignUp after the race.
Races
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Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 24 FEBSelect 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 24 FEBSelect 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. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 24 FEB
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