FAM JAM 5K
FAM JAM 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Locust, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (102 days to go)
- Location
- 186 Ray Kennedy Dr., Locust, NC
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
FAM JAM 5K
Run for Hope. Care for Widows & Orphans.
Join Faith Alive Ministries on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly 5K through the heart of Locust, North Carolina!
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or simply want to enjoy a morning walk with family and friends, this event is for you. Every step you take helps make a difference in the lives of widows, orphans, and vulnerable families both here in Stanly County, NC, and around the world.
Race Information
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Locust Town Center, Locust, NC
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Registration
$25 through October 7, 2026
$35 beginning October 8, 2026 through race day
Packet Pickup
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Greater Grounds Coffee
103 Locust Ave. Locust, NC 28097
Race-day packet pickup will also be available before the race.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to:
- Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
- Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
- Top 3 Male Finishers (Under 15)
- Top 3 Female Finishers (Under 15)
Race Shirts
The Top 10 overall finishers will receive a FREE Faith Alive Ministries 5K T-shirt!
Additional race T-shirts will be available for purchase on race day while supplies last.
Why We Run
Every registration directly supports the ministry of Faith Alive Ministries, helping provide care, encouragement, and hope to widows and orphans both locally in Stanly County, NC, and around the world.
By participating, you're doing more than completing a race—you are helping meet practical needs, sharing the love of Jesus, and making a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.
Thank you for partnering with us as we Run for Hope and Care for Widows & Orphans.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!
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
67°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Locust, NC
City Elevation
712 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Locust 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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FAM JAM 5K
Nov 7, 2026