Event Description

The Waffle House 10K Plus Run began in the fall of 2008 when Sharon Davis, Sharon Dunstin, Jay Eckman, Nehemiah Parah, John Bates, Gwen Lanning and Peter Asciutto ran from one Waffle House to the other Waffle House and back on a chilly morning.  Over the years, the run has become an Albemarle Tradition.  

The free event, is a non-timed run in which you can purchase Waffle House shirts to commemorate the run.  

The course is simple, we start at the Waffle House on the corner of Highway 52 and the N. E. Connector in Albemarle. We run along the Connector to the now closed Waffle House that is now Enterprise Car Rental on the corner of Highway 740 and the N. E. Connector.  You turn around and return to the Waffle House on Highway 52.  

If you only want to run a 5K, you can turn around at the traffic circle at Ridge Road. 

This is one of the most popular runs in Albemarle. Usually 40 to 100 runners show up for the fun event. Our almost professional photographer takes many photo's in which you are more than welcome to use for your Facebook profile.

Of course, the best part of the morning is carbing up at the Waffle House after the run. The staff of the Waffle House is fantastic and very supportive of the running community. Please make sure you tip well! They work hard and love it when the runners come in to eat after the run.

Waffle House address: 1718 US 52 North, Albemarle, NC 28001