Will Run for Food 5K
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Mount Ulla, North Carolina
- Price $18.25 - $33.25
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Will Run for Food 5K taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Mooresville, Rowan! This community-focused event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank. Participants will gather at the Centenary United Methodist Church, located at 620 Centenary Church Rd., Mount Ulla, NC, where the race kicks off at 10 AM.
Runners can look forward to a scenic 5K course that starts and finishes at the church, with a fun 1/2 mile run for the little ones following the main event. Registration is open until February 27 for just $30, and $35 on race day, with a special fun run entry fee of $15. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items to help fill shopping carts for those in need. Don’t miss your chance to compete for cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. Quality shirts will be guaranteed for all pre-registered runners, making this a perfect event for both seasoned racers and families looking to enjoy a day outdoors. Join
Runners can look forward to a scenic 5K course that starts and finishes at the church, with a fun 1/2 mile run for the little ones following the main event. Registration is open until February 27 for just $30, and $35 on race day, with a special fun run entry fee of $15. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items to help fill shopping carts for those in need. Don’t miss your chance to compete for cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. Quality shirts will be guaranteed for all pre-registered runners, making this a perfect event for both seasoned racers and families looking to enjoy a day outdoors. Join
Organiser's Description
WILL RUN FOR FOOD 5K
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT: Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank - We will collect canned food at the race - please help us fill up some shopping carts!
RACE LOCATION: Centenary United Methodist Church 620 Centenary Ch. Rd.,Mount Ulla, NC 28125
COURSE: Centenary Church Rd. Starts at the church and ends at the church. Dogs are not allowed on the course with participants. Thank you for your cooperation.
RACE START TIME:
10AM 5K
1/2 mile fun run after 5k
ENTRY FEE: By Feb. 27th $30
On Race Day $35
Fun Run $15
RACE DAY REGISTRATION from 9:00 to 9:45am at church.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female - CASH PRIZES for overall winners - $100 1st place, $50 2nd place, $25 3rd place
Top 3 Male and Female Masters
Fun Run: Medals and t-shirts will be given to all fun runners that are preregistered. Also for 12 and under, we will recognize top 3 overall with a medal.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed. They will be held for 2 weeks at the church for pick up.
AGE GROUPS - 3 Deep age group awards, male and female
11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
QUALITY SHIRTS will be guaranteed for all preregistered runners.
TIMING and scoring provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
CONTACT INFO: Carla Kluttz ([email protected]), Mobile: 704-433-3755
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT: Rowan Helping Ministries West Food Bank - We will collect canned food at the race - please help us fill up some shopping carts!
RACE LOCATION: Centenary United Methodist Church 620 Centenary Ch. Rd.,Mount Ulla, NC 28125
COURSE: Centenary Church Rd. Starts at the church and ends at the church. Dogs are not allowed on the course with participants. Thank you for your cooperation.
RACE START TIME:
10AM 5K
1/2 mile fun run after 5k
ENTRY FEE: By Feb. 27th $30
On Race Day $35
Fun Run $15
RACE DAY REGISTRATION from 9:00 to 9:45am at church.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female - CASH PRIZES for overall winners - $100 1st place, $50 2nd place, $25 3rd place
Top 3 Male and Female Masters
Fun Run: Medals and t-shirts will be given to all fun runners that are preregistered. Also for 12 and under, we will recognize top 3 overall with a medal.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed. They will be held for 2 weeks at the church for pick up.
AGE GROUPS - 3 Deep age group awards, male and female
11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
QUALITY SHIRTS will be guaranteed for all preregistered runners.
TIMING and scoring provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners [http://www.salisburyrowanrunners.org].
CONTACT INFO: Carla Kluttz ([email protected]), Mobile: 704-433-3755
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