One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 44th Annual Run for the Roses 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family to raise money to benefit Four Paws NC an organization which trains service dogs for veterans and Team Red, White and Blue NC, an organization with the mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Schedule:

12:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
2:00 PM - 5K Start
3:00 PM - Kids Fun Runs Start
3:15 PM - Awards

Course Info:

New course! The race will be run partly on the greenway but you'll still have to run on the gravel parking lot to enter and exit the greenway and no big hills.

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

New awards sponsor! Fleet Feet will be our new sponsor since Mark Allard with New Balance retired. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.  

Cost:

The last day to register online is Friday, February 14, 2025.

$35 until midnight on December 23, 2024 - Early Bird Special
$40 until midnight on February 14, 2025
$45 on race day and early packet pickup
Special rate - $20 for all entries under 18 years old
NCRC members get a $10 discount and Team Red White & Blue members get a $5 discount.

Click here to Register