Event Description

Join us for our annual 5k on April 4th, 2026

Time: 5k kicks off at  9am

Location Address: McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW Valdese, NC 28690

Purpose of event:   Advocacy event to raise awareness for the humane treatment of incarcerated people in North Carolina. 

Course description: Course starts with a slope and some large rock stairs, across a suspension bridge at .5 miles then follows the Valdese greenway on an easy gravel path, out and back.  

Pricing: $35 early bird till March 1 , $40 normal till April 3, and $45 day of race

Shirt Deadline: March 23rd. Sizes XS-XXXLarge

Packet pickup dates/time:  Packet Pick up Day of only starting at 7am till race begins at McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW, Valdese, NC 28690

Awards breaks down: 

1st Place Overall (male and female)  

Age Group (male and female) 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups. 10 under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+