From the Organizer
Support our non-profit efforts to break the chains of addiction with our 5K fundraiser. The 2026
Breaking the Chains Run will be held on September 12th, 2026. We will have a 5K timed race and
an untimed 1-mile fun run/walk.
The 1-mile fun run/walk starts at 8:00 AM and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. Registration will open
at 7:30 AM that morning.
For the 5K, the top 3 female finishers and the top 3 male finishers will receive a medal at the
finish.
5K Registration
Early Bird - $30
July 30-August 31- $40
September 1-Race Day -$45
The first 20 registered get a goody bag and t-shirt.
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Registration
Early Bird - $20
September 1-Race Day-$25
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
84°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Goldsboro 4 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Goldsboro, NC
City Elevation
54 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Breaking the Chains 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
79
Days to train
- Race
- Breaking the Chains 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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Run 4 Recovery
5K · 10K · From $30 · 700 M Durwood Stephenson Parkway
21 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Breaking the Chains 5K?
- Breaking the Chains 5K is a running race held in Goldsboro, 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 Breaking the Chains 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Goldsboro, North Carolina at Wayne Community College.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Breaking the Chains 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Breaking the Chains 5K
Sep 12, 2026