The Big Run 5K
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Distance
- Timed 5K: Heat 1 (Sub 30 Minutes) · Timed 5K: Heat 2 (25 Minutes +) · 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed)
From the Organizer
A community 5K celebrating 50 years of Fleet Feet and Global Running Day!
Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run, presented by Brooks. Hosted by Fleet Feet Winston-Salem & Clemmons, this community 5K honors Global Running Day with summer vibes, shared memories, and the kind of runner's high that keeps you coming back. We're back at Ivey Redmon Park in Kernersville — and we can't wait to celebrate running with you. Let the good miles roll!
A huge thank you to Brooks Sports for generously sponsoring The Big Run nationwide, and to Fleet Feet Winston-Salem & Clemmons for bringing it home to the Triad.
The Course & Heats
You'll run (or walk!) a beautiful cross-country course at Ivey Redmon Park. Because of the cross-country format, runners are divided into two heats:
Heat 1 — Expected finish time under 30 minutes. Choose this heat if you are a more competitive runner.
Heat 2 — Expected finish time 25 minutes or over. Choose this heat if you are a less competitive runner.
After you cross the finish line, stick around for our post-race expo!
Giving Back
A portion of race proceeds will be donated to our Good Works Engine charity. Good Works Engine was formed in 2010 (formerly Mission: Feet First) and exists to aid the underprivileged. Through our charity we provide properly fitted shoes to local homeless, sheltered, and tent-city communities, as well as students in local low-income schools.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Online registration closes at 7:00 AM on race morning, June 6th.
- Friday, June 5th — Packet Pickup & Late Registration at Fleet Feet Winston-Salem, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 6th — Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration at Ivey Redmon Park
Awards
Results are based on gun/clock time. Chip start times are not recorded for cross-country starts.
Heats 1 and 2 are combined for all age group awards.
- Top 3 Overall — Male & Female
- First Place Masters — Male & Female
- Top 3 per Age Group — Male & Female
Age Groups: 9 & under · 10–14 · 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 & over
Note: Live race day results on RunSignUp will not reflect division award placement for Heat 2. Combined results from our timing system will be presented at the race and updated on RunSignUp following the event.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Big Run 5K?
- The Big Run 5K is a running event held in Kernersville, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Big Run 5K?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Kernersville, NC at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Big Run 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Big Run 5K
Jun 6, 2026