Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Adult · 5k (18 and under) · Kids Run & more
From the Organizer
The Davidson Doozie returns in 2025!
Join us on the first Saturday in September for an unforgettable race experience. Whether you're up for the classic 5K or ready to take on the challenging 10K, the Davidson Doozie is guaranteed to be a fun, high-energy event for all. Lace up your shoes—it’s going to be a Doozie of a time!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lexington, NC
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k?
- Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k is a running race held in Lexington, North Carolina on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lexington, North Carolina at 1303 Greensboro St Ext, Lexington, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Davidson Doozie 5k & 10k
Sep 12, 2026