
From the Organizer
Get ready to race with heart! Join us for the most impactful 5K of the year, where every step you take helps us raise vital funds to empower girls right here in our community. We're not just running a race; we're building a brighter future, one stride at a time. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a new personal best or you just want to walk with friends and family, this event is for you.
To our incredible alumni: You've walked the path with us, and we've watched you grow into the amazing young women you are today. Now, we're inviting you to return to the starting line and run with us once more! Your journey began here, and your presence at this year's race will show our current participants what's possible when a girl finds her voice and her stride. When you register as an alumni, you'll receive a special alumni bib to celebrate your history with us and inspire the next generation of leaders. Let's lace up and show the community the power of this sisterhood!
We're so excited to introduce our Kid's Dash Fun Run! This pre-race event is the perfect opportunity for our youngest supporters to get in on the action by running approximately 400m and experience the joy of crossing a finish line. All participants will receive a special medal to celebrate their accomplishment. Watching these future leaders run with all their heart is sure to be the highlight of the day!
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - Event Starts | 9:50 AM - Kid's Dash Fun Run | 10:00 AM - 5K Start
Location: Salisbury Community Park (935 Hurley School Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147)
Cost: $30 for 5K (includes a race T-shirt!), $15 for kid's dash (includes a kids medal!)
See More Information Under "Race Info" Menu!
Your registration fee goes directly to our local nonprofit, helping us provide essential programs and resources that build confidence, foster leadership skills, and inspire young girls to reach for their dreams. By signing up, you're not just supporting a cause; you're investing in the future of our community.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line, ready to run with us for a cause that's close to our hearts. Let's show our girls what's possible when a community comes together with purpose and passion.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a non-competitive after-school running program that includes social emotional life skills and lessons for girls in grades 3rd-8th. GOTR envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams! This is made possible by AMAZING volunteer coaches that are there every step of the way for 10 weeks with their girls encouraging them and running along side them so they can confidently cross the finish line at their End of the Season 5K!
We strive to make our program accessible to all girls no matter what their financial limitations may be. All proceeds from this race go towards our financial assistance to be able to cover the cost of any girls who wants to participate in Girls on the Run!
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
59°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salisbury, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,730
as of 2023
Elevation
734 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 40 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Fall 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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5 miles away
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20 miles away
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20 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)
Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Fall 5K
Nov 21, 2026