The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

  • Date Wed 3rd June 2026
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, in the charming town of Hillsborough, Orange! This vibrant community event celebrates Global Running Day and marks five decades of running with Fleet Feet. Participants can expect an exhilarating 3.1-mile run or walk filled with summer vibes, camaraderie, and a sense of achievement. The first 300 registered in-person runners and walkers will receive a special medal, t-shirt, a delicious locopop, and exciting goodies from local sponsors, making this an unforgettable day for all.

Kids are invited to join the fun with a free, family-friendly 1-mile run starting at 6 PM, where every child will earn a medal for their efforts! Before the main event, join us at Fleet Feet Carrboro for a complimentary kick-off run at 7 AM, setting the perfect tone for a day dedicated to community and fitness. With ample parking available nearby and a virtual option for those who can’t join in person, The Big Run 5K is the ideal way to celebrate running and connect with your community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunityβ€”register today and let the good miles roll!

Organiser's Description

Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runners high that keeps you coming back. Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll!

The first 300 registered in-person runners/walkers will get a medal, t-shirt, a locopop, and some goodies from our sponsors. We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event!

PACKET PICK UP:

* May 30th, 2026 - 10am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro
* June 3rd, 2026 - 10am to 12pm at Fleet Feet Ninth Street

KIDS RUN:

We will have a free and family friendly kid run starting at 6 pm! We'll do a shorter version of our run (~1 mile) and all kids will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:55pm near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids! Thank you!

PARKING:

Parking is available in the Hillsborough Public Parking Deck behind the Weaver Street Market (please do not park in the lot in front of Weaver Street Market). You can then walk over to the start line at the Eno River Farmer's Market Pavilion (144 E Margaret Lane).

SUBMITTING VIRTUAL RESULTS:

For those who are running and walking with us virtually you can complete your 5K anytime between 6/3/2026 and 6/3/2026. Please upload your results to our RunSignUp page here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/47272#resultSetId-385547;perpage:100]. Click the Submit Virtual Results button and you can search for your registration by name or by email.

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY KICK-OFF RUN:

We're starting Global Running Day off on the right foot with a fun and FREE 3.1 miles run/walk on June 3rd at 7 am at Fleet Feet Carrboro. Come celebrate this holiday with your community. This fun run/walk is free however, if you'd like to receive The Big Run t-shirt and medal you can register for the Virtual Race for $30. All paces and all people are welcome!

STAY CONNECTED:

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Find community at your local Fleet Feet [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/carrboro/]

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Sign up for our newsletters [https://www68fleetfeet.franconnect.net/fc/forms/myformslinkabz-z-a-laz-mb] and join the Fleet Feet Milestones Program [https://www.fleetfeet.com/catalogs/rewards-program]and Strava Club [https://www.strava.com/clubs/fleet-feet-571836]

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Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fleetfeetcarrboro], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fleetfeetcarrboro_durham/?hl=en], and subscribe to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC029CQxPO_w-ENYRuhK1Q_g]

Races

  • The Big Run 5K Presented by Brooks

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Wed 3rd June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)

    $43.40

    On-site Registration available at the Farmers Market Pavilion from 5 to 6pm on June 3rd!
  • The Big Run 5K - Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    You can run or walk your 5K at any point on June 3rd! All virtual participants will receive the same swag - a t-shirt and medal to celebrate your accomplishments. These will be available for pickup in the days leading up to June 3rd. You'll be sent instructions on how to submit your virtual results closer to June 3rd. Thank you so much for your participation!
  • Kid's Run

    Wed 3rd June 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

  • FREE Global Running Day Morning Run/Walk

    Wed 3rd June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Eno River Farmer's Market Pavilion, 144 E Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, 27278, NC, United States

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