Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Race Information
The race starts at 9:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration
Additional Information
The gate to the park opens at 8 am
Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park.
This course is concrete.
Bathrooms are located by the playground.
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791
The course is an out-and-back.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours.
Course Time Limit
2:00 hours.
Finisher Medals
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
Shirt and Gear Shop
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
Best Costume
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
Series Points
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
Awards
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US Road Running
https://usroadrunning.com
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh State Univ, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Raleigh, NC
Population
470,763
as of 2023
Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)?
- Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50) is a running race held in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 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 Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina at 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)
Dec 12, 2026