16TH Annual
16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Star, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Location
- 302 S. Main Street, Star, NC
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RACE INFORMATION: Register Early!
5K Rates: Early Bird Rate: now – Nov. 30th = $25 Dec. 1st – 12th = $30
1-Mile Fun Run Rates: Early Bird Rate: now – Nov. 30th = $20 Dec. 1st – 12th = $25
No extra charge for strollers. Entrants must be registered by November 27th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Bandit runners are prohibited and will be removed from the race by law enforcement.
Due to liability issues, no dogs or pets are allowed to participate.
EVENT TIMING: Uwharrie Dash formerly Vac & Dash staff from Albemarle will time the race
The 1-mile race will start promptly at 8:00 am and the 5K follows at 9:00 am.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION: Each registered runner will receive a bag containing a t-shirt & other items. Bags will be available for pickup from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm December 11th, at Star Elementary School Gym. Bags may also be picked up the day of the race from 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the school.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Both races take place in a nice residential course in the town of Star. Course starts and ends at Star Elementary School on Cotton Creek Road. Water stations will be located at 1- and 2-mile markers and at the finish line. Race Course Map Race Course Map 2
AWARDS CEREMONY: Immediately following the race.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Overall Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male Overall Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place female
Overall winners will not be included in the age category awards
Individual Male and Female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for each age category as follows:
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+
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Springs 5 Wnw, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Star, NC
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 302 S. Main Street, Star, NC
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16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Dec 12, 2026