Back in the Day 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · Kids Run 1/2K
From the Organizer
We're turning the clock back to 1970. No...1980? 1990? We'll just say 19-something and invite you along for the run! Grab a friend and go back in time to run a race that will remind you that the good ole days aren't gone yet. You'll be stepping back on a high school campus running one of the fastest cross country courses around! (Be sure to check out the Course Info) We won't blame you at all if you even dress the part wearing attire from whatever decade you want to go back to. Heck, we'll even encourage it and give an award for best dressed! Come join us, Back in the Day!
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
65°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Thomasville, NC
Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Back in the Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- Back in the Day 5K
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Back in the Day 5K?
- Back in the Day 5K is a running race held in Thomasville, North Carolina on August 22, 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 Back in the Day 5K?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Thomasville, North Carolina at East Davidson High School, Thomasville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Back in the Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Back in the Day 5K
Aug 22, 2026