The Big Run 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- 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 6, 2026, at the scenic Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville, Forsyth! This exciting event celebrates Global Running Day and brings together running enthusiasts from Fleet Feet communities across the nation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, the beautiful cross-country course offers something for everyone.
Participants can choose from three heats based on expected finish times, including a competitive elite heat with a chance to win cash prizes totaling $1,200! The first 350 registrants will receive race shirts, and there will be a lively post-race expo to celebrate your achievements. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting the Good Works Engine charity, which provides essential aid to underprivileged communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate your love for running with friends and family! Register before 7:00 AM on race day and be part of this uplifting event!
Participants can choose from three heats based on expected finish times, including a competitive elite heat with a chance to win cash prizes totaling $1,200! The first 350 registrants will receive race shirts, and there will be a lively post-race expo to celebrate your achievements. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting the Good Works Engine charity, which provides essential aid to underprivileged communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate your love for running with friends and family! Register before 7:00 AM on race day and be part of this uplifting event!
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.
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 = Expected finish time under 30 minutes; the MORE competitive runners should choose this heat.
HEAT 2 = Expected finish time is 25 minutes or over; LESS competitive runners should choose this heat.
HEAT 3 = Elite heat. Runners in this heat are eligible to win cash prizes (purse of $1200). Qualifying time for this heat: men is 18:00 and for women is 20:00. First place male/female: $300, second place male/female: $200, third place male/female: $100. Participants in this heat race director approval only.
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.
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 = Expected finish time under 30 minutes; the MORE competitive runners should choose this heat.
HEAT 2 = Expected finish time is 25 minutes or over; LESS competitive runners should choose this heat.
HEAT 3 = Elite heat. Runners in this heat are eligible to win cash prizes (purse of $1200). Qualifying time for this heat: men is 18:00 and for women is 20:00. First place male/female: $300, second place male/female: $200, third place male/female: $100. Participants in this heat race director approval only.
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
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 6th June 2026 (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. -
Timed 5K: Heat 3 (Elite)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
This heat is for elite runners. Qualifying times to be eligible: Men < 18:00, Women < 20:00. -
1 Mile Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, 788 Beeson Rd, Kernersville, 27284, NC, United States
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