Ambleside Community 5k
Ambleside Community 5k is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Kinston, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (28 days to go)
- Location
- 1003 W New Bern Rd, Kinston, NC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, August 29, for the Ambleside Prep Community 5K & Kids Fun Mile at Ambleside Prep in Kinston, NC!
Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or just want to enjoy a morning walk with family and friends, this event is for you. Our goal is to bring the community together while raising funds to support Ambleside Prep Athletics.
Every registration helps provide equipment, uniforms, facility improvements, and opportunities for our student-athletes to grow in character, teamwork, and competition. By participating, you’re making a direct investment in the students of Ambleside Prep.
5K Registration
The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or simply enjoying the morning with friends, we’d love to have you join us.
*Must register by August 5th to be guaranteed a shirt.
Kids Fun Mile
Before the 5K, we’ll host a Kids Fun Mile for our youngest participants. It’s a fun, non-competitive event designed to help kids experience the excitement of race day and encourage a love for staying active. Every child will cross the finish line a winner!
Participant Perks
- Official Ambleside Prep Community 5K race T-shirt (while supplies last)
- Finisher medal
- Chip-timed 5K
- Post-race refreshments
- Family-friendly atmosphere
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group winners.
Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step helps support Ambleside Prep and our student-athletes.
Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us for a great morning of fitness, fun, and community. Register today and help make a difference—one step at 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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kinston Ag Rsch, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kinston, NC
Population
19,576
as of 2023
City Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Kinston than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ambleside Community 5k
Aug 29, 2026