The Big Run 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kernersville, 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 Big Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the scenic Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville, Forsyth! This exciting event is part of a nationwide celebration of Global Running Day, designed to bring together running enthusiasts from all over the Triad and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, The Big Run offers something for everyone with a variety of race distances, including the competitive 5K and a delightful 1-mile fun run, both kicking off at 9:30 AM.
Participants will have the chance to choose from three heats in the 5K, ensuring a perfect fit for every runner's pace and experience level. Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure a race shirt if you're among the first 350 registrants! After crossing the finish line, stick around for a lively post-race expo and join us in supporting a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Good Works Engine charity, dedicated to providing proper fitting shoes to those in need. Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with joy, community, and a shared love for running!
Participants will have the chance to choose from three heats in the 5K, ensuring a perfect fit for every runner's pace and experience level. Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure a race shirt if you're among the first 350 registrants! After crossing the finish line, stick around for a lively post-race expo and join us in supporting a great cause, as a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Good Works Engine charity, dedicated to providing proper fitting shoes to those in need. Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with joy, community, and a shared love for running!
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 WILL BE AN INVITATION ONLY ELITE COMPETITIVE RACE WHICH WILL START AT 9:30AM. THE 1 MILE FUN RUN WILL ALSO START AT 9:30AM.
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 WILL BE AN INVITATION ONLY ELITE COMPETITIVE RACE WHICH WILL START AT 9:30AM. THE 1 MILE FUN RUN WILL ALSO START AT 9:30AM.
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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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Elite Timed 5K: Heat 3
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
Invitation only. For the most competitive 5K runners.
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