Fight the Flame 5k
Fight the Flame 5k is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Greenville, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (78 days to go)
- Location
- 2000 Cedar Ln, Greenville, NC
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the "Fight the Flame" 5k race hosted by the Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department! We are a dedicated group of Volunteer Firefighters that put our very best towards serving the people of Greenville, NC. All of the funds raised from this event will go towards much needed resources such as training, equipment, gear, and truck maintenance. We are looking forward to racing with our community and fellow first responders!
Registration Fees:
Now - October 17th: $25
After October 17th: $30
Day of Race (11/14/2026): $35
Packet Pickup:
Packet Pickup will be available on November 12th and 13th from 7:30AM - 5:30PM at the Red Oak Community Rural Fire Department (925 W Star St Greenville, NC 27834).
Awards:
Overall 1st place male and female (winners will not be eligible for age group award).
1st & 2nd place finishers (male & female) in the following age groups: under 14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-59, 60+
Giveaway:
Every participant receives a race shirt! Register by October 24th to guarantee availability and preferred shirt size!
Course:
This course will be a road run, starting and finishing at Jaycee Park.
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
65°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, NC
Population
88,540
as of 2023
City Elevation
56 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Fight the Flame 5k
Nov 14, 2026