Join us for the 1st Annual Race to the River 5K & Fun Run in conjunction with Rowan County Creek Week 2022!
Race to the River 5K:Rowan Creek Week's first annual Race to the River 5K will begin near Spencer's Town Hall at the intersection of S. Yadkin Avenue and 4th Street in Spencer. The race will end at the old site of the North Carolina Finishing Plant at the Yadkin River - site of Spencer's future Yadkin River Park Trailhead.
5K Course:Race will start behind Spencer Town Hall heading Northeast on S. Yadkin Avenue towards 5th Street. Runners will turn right onto Cain Street and then take a left onto US-29 North until they reach the finish. Transportation will be provided back to Spencer Town Hall.
Rowan Moves:All Rowan Moves members are eligible to sign up at the discounted link above!! If you are a Rowan County resident and not already involved in Rowan Moves, please click HERE to check out the website, join the county-wide initiative to get people movin', and become eligible to register for the Race to the River 5K at a discounted price!
Race to the River Fun Run:Following the 5K, a 1/2-mile fun run will be held, starting at the Yadkin River Park (1212 Wil-Cox Way, Linwood, NC 27299) on the Davidson County side of the Wil-Cox Bridge. Runners will run across the Wil-Cox Bridge to the Rowan County side.
Shirts:Each participant will receive a shirt.
Awards - Following the races at Davidson County Yadkin River Park: 5K - Top 3 Overall Male & Female as well as First Place in each age group Male & Female: 10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over
Fun Run -Top 3 Overall ages 12 and under
Race-Day Registration($20-5k / $15-5k-Rowan Moves / $10-Fun Run)& Check-In / Packet Pick Up:3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. - at Spencer Town Hall with Medication-Take Back and other booths
