Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Albemarle, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the charming town of Albemarle, Stanly. Kicking off at 9:00 AM, this exciting event invites runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages to participate in both a timed 5K and a non-timed 1 Mile run/walk, all while celebrating community spirit and fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week.
Participants who register by September 22nd will receive a stylish race T-shirt, and those over 21 can enjoy a complimentary Uwharrie beer post-race. Younger participants or those preferring non-alcoholic options will have a selection of soft drinks, coffee, tea, or lemonade. The day promises more than just a race, with games, face painting, and delicious free Jeremiah's Italian Ice for all attendees. Plus, enjoy fire safety demonstrations from the Albemarle Fire Department to wrap up a fantastic day! With custom awards for top finishers and age group winners, this event is perfect for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual participants. Don’t miss out on
Participants who register by September 22nd will receive a stylish race T-shirt, and those over 21 can enjoy a complimentary Uwharrie beer post-race. Younger participants or those preferring non-alcoholic options will have a selection of soft drinks, coffee, tea, or lemonade. The day promises more than just a race, with games, face painting, and delicious free Jeremiah's Italian Ice for all attendees. Plus, enjoy fire safety demonstrations from the Albemarle Fire Department to wrap up a fantastic day! With custom awards for top finishers and age group winners, this event is perfect for everyone, from seasoned athletes to casual participants. Don’t miss out on
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday October 4th, 2025 at 9:00 am for the first running of the Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K and 1 Miler. All participants who sign up by September 22nd will receive a Race T-Shirt. All participants over 21 will receive a complimentary Uwharrie Beer at the end of the race, participants under 21 or who prefer a non alcoholic beverage will have a choice of soft drinks, Coffee, Tea or Lemonade.
This race will be celebrating the old Firehouse, the Firehouse red ale beer, Albemarle Fire Department and Fire Prevention Week (October 5th to October 11th). The official theme for Fire Prevention Week 2025, which runs from October 5-11, is "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home"
Packet Pickup will be On Oct 3rd at Uwharrie Brewing from 3:00 pm to 6 pm. There will also be a packet pick up the day of the race.
Runners, Walkers, and Strollers are welcome.
We will have Games, Face Painting, coloring books, FREE Jeremiah's Italian Ice and Fire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire Department after the run, so plan to stick around afterwards.
This is a race for every pace...
Uwharrie Bank is our Primary Sponsor - Fire Chief Level - www.uwharrie.com [https://www.uwharrie.com]
Cascade Creek Coffee will be on Site to provide all your Coffee, Tea and Lemonade needs.
UWHARRIE BREWING RUNNING CLUB 5K WALK/RUN:
The 5k Run will be a timed event.
Custom Engraved Mugs will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers. Age Group winners will receive a Custom Designed medal. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 70.
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing.
** First 50 people registered will receive a FREE pair of themed Socks **
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327?units=km [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327]
We are also offering a Virtual Option. Your T-Shirt will be mailed to you.
Proceeds for the 5k will benefit the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club
H4G - 1 MILE RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY CHRIS WATSON:
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3006987
1-Mile Run/Walk is a Non Timed Event
Prizes awarded to Top Finishers
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing
Proceeds for the 1 Mile Run/Walk will benefit H4G (Hungry for Gains).
SPONSORS:
FIRE CHIEF LEVEL: Uwharrie Bank
CAPTAIN LEVEL: First Bank, North Carolina State Rep. Cody Huneycutt, Race2Adventure, Tim Marburger Honda, Hoists Direct LLC, Friendly Chevrolet, Jeremiah's Italian Ice Scoops, Juneberry Ridge, Stanly YMCA, Visit Stanly, Jordan Lumber, Lowes
LIEUTENANT LEVEL: Stanly4Rent, Carolina Health Solutions, Starnes Bramlett Jewelers, Wolfpack Pest Control
FIREFIGHTER LEVEL: Eddie Wall - State Farm, Brandon & Beth McCandless, Shana Barclay, Albemarle Sweet Shop, Stokes Construction Co., Albemarle Downtown Development Corp., Stanly Aesthetics
This race will be celebrating the old Firehouse, the Firehouse red ale beer, Albemarle Fire Department and Fire Prevention Week (October 5th to October 11th). The official theme for Fire Prevention Week 2025, which runs from October 5-11, is "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home"
Packet Pickup will be On Oct 3rd at Uwharrie Brewing from 3:00 pm to 6 pm. There will also be a packet pick up the day of the race.
Runners, Walkers, and Strollers are welcome.
We will have Games, Face Painting, coloring books, FREE Jeremiah's Italian Ice and Fire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire Department after the run, so plan to stick around afterwards.
This is a race for every pace...
Uwharrie Bank is our Primary Sponsor - Fire Chief Level - www.uwharrie.com [https://www.uwharrie.com]
Cascade Creek Coffee will be on Site to provide all your Coffee, Tea and Lemonade needs.
UWHARRIE BREWING RUNNING CLUB 5K WALK/RUN:
The 5k Run will be a timed event.
Custom Engraved Mugs will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers. Age Group winners will receive a Custom Designed medal. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 70.
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing.
** First 50 people registered will receive a FREE pair of themed Socks **
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327?units=km [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327]
We are also offering a Virtual Option. Your T-Shirt will be mailed to you.
Proceeds for the 5k will benefit the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club
H4G - 1 MILE RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY CHRIS WATSON:
Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3006987
1-Mile Run/Walk is a Non Timed Event
Prizes awarded to Top Finishers
Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing
Proceeds for the 1 Mile Run/Walk will benefit H4G (Hungry for Gains).
SPONSORS:
FIRE CHIEF LEVEL: Uwharrie Bank
CAPTAIN LEVEL: First Bank, North Carolina State Rep. Cody Huneycutt, Race2Adventure, Tim Marburger Honda, Hoists Direct LLC, Friendly Chevrolet, Jeremiah's Italian Ice Scoops, Juneberry Ridge, Stanly YMCA, Visit Stanly, Jordan Lumber, Lowes
LIEUTENANT LEVEL: Stanly4Rent, Carolina Health Solutions, Starnes Bramlett Jewelers, Wolfpack Pest Control
FIREFIGHTER LEVEL: Eddie Wall - State Farm, Brandon & Beth McCandless, Shana Barclay, Albemarle Sweet Shop, Stokes Construction Co., Albemarle Downtown Development Corp., Stanly Aesthetics
Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk
