Braveheart 5K of NC
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Rob Roy Fun Run (10 and Under)
From the Organizer
This is the Annual Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy FUN! Run on June 14, 2025
Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like William Wallace (AKA Braveheart) battling the English.
Franklin's most challenging 5K course, if you like a challenge you will ♥ love ♥ this course. The 5K/Fun Run starts in front of Franklin's town hall and finishes in the parking lot of town hall.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/RACE PICK-UP BEGINS AT 7:30AM/ROB ROY FUN RUN (10-U) BEGINS AT 8:30AM/BRAVEHEART 5K AT 9:00AM
Awards:
All Rob Roy (10-U) finishers will receive a completion certificate and goodie bag
Braveheart 5K (Age Group Winners 1st-3rd)
Braveheart 5K (Overall Winners Male/Female) will be knighted by Sir Daniel Williamson of the Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center and presented with a William Wallace sword (engraved with Braveheart 5K Overall...)
86 East Main Street Franklin, NC
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Franklin.
Host City
About Franklin, NC
Population
4,221
as of 2023
Elevation
2,112 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 51 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Braveheart 5K of NC?
- Braveheart 5K of NC is a running race held in Franklin, North Carolina on June 20, 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 Braveheart 5K of NC?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Franklin, North Carolina at 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Braveheart 5K of NC?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Braveheart 5K of NC
Jun 20, 2026