From the Organizer
FLASH SALE FOR MEMORIAL DAY - ALL 5K RACE ENTRIES $25 until the sale ends.
T-Shirts:
Guaranteed t-shirts for registrations before June 5, 2026.
Packet Pickup:
Race Day - Saturday morning starting at 6:30 am at Matheson Park.
Awards:
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Overall winners for 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Course:
Course maps will be added soon.
Our Mission:
Powered by God’s love, we are dedicated to walking with our neighbors
–no matter where they are in life– to help them truly thrive.
Events
Weather
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
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Taylorsville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,040 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
Coming Up
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15 miles away
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15 miles away
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15 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Defender of Men 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Jun 27, 2026