Event Description

5K Run/Walk & Half-Mile Fun Run - Fast, flat, 5K Route along Main Street in China Grove, NC (same course as the China Grove 5K Main Street Challenge)!

Halloween costumes are welcome to add to the fun! Race bibs may be used for sponsor or merchant discounts after the race. 

Event proceeds will fund China Grove Rotary's youth initiatives in southern Rowan County including scholarships, Interact clubs, school projects and teacher grants.

Start: Runners set off from the starting line on Main Street at Ross St.

Finish: Runners welcomed home on Main Street in front of Town Hall

Fun Run for all ages will take place following the 5K.

Awards will take place in front of Town Hall immediately following the Fun Run.

5K Run/Walk  - $30 ($20 under age 18)

Half-Mile Fun Run -$30 ($20 under age 18) or ($10 – no t-shirt)             

Virtual 5K Run/Walk – Donation of $35  w T-shirt & Mailing

Packet Pickup: 320 North Main St, China Grove, NC Friday, October 17 – 5 – 7 pm Saturday, October 18 – 1 – 3:50 pm

Awards - in front of Town Hall immediately following the Fun Run:

·       Top 3 Overall

·       Top 3 in Each Age Group Male & Female in 5K

·       Top 3 – 8 or Under in Fun Run

Walkers are eligible for age group awards!

Age Groups: 9 & under, 10 – 14, 15 - 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 - 99 

T-shirts guaranteed to all runners and walkers in 5K & Fun Run except $10 Fun Run option. Late registration T-shirt pick-up time TBD. Virtual participants may pick up t-shirt or receive t-shirt via mail after the completion of the race.

Refreshments on the lawn at 320 North Main Street after the race.

Parking: 

Centerview St. and Bostian Rd - 302, 308, & 312 E Centerview St

First Baptist Church 302 Patterson St

China Grove Church of God 402 N Franklin St