K-town Road Runners free 5k

K-town Road Runners free 5k is a running race on June 27, 2026 in Kannapolis, NC, featuring the 5K distance.

4

Days to train

Sport

Running
Date
June 27, 2026
Distance
5K

From the Organizer

🏃‍♂️ K-Town Road Runners FREE 5K 🏃‍♀️

Join us for a fun and FREE community 5K that’s perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities! We’re getting an early 6:30 AM start so everyone can beat the summer heat and enjoy a great morning on the course.

🏅 Awards: Medals for the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers.

🌮 Stay after the race and enjoy delicious food from a local food truck while checking out our awesome local vendors.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a casual run with friends, or just looking for a great way to start your Saturday, this event is for you.

Fast course. Great people. Awesome atmosphere. And best of all… it’s FREE!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of the K-Town Road Runners community. We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

Events

K-town road runners free 5k

Weather

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race Day

Saturday, 6/27

High

98°

Low

72°

Conditions

Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms

Chance of Rain

21%

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Sunrise 6:09 AMSunset 8:41 PMDaylight 14h 32m

Host City

About Kannapolis, NC

Population

106,518

as of 2023

City Elevation

707 ft

Nearest Airport

USA

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 8 mi

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 25 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at K-town Road Runners free 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

4

Days to train

Race
K-town Road Runners free 5k
Date
June 27, 2026

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.

Read the Guide

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 K-town Road Runners free 5k?
K-town Road Runners free 5k is a running race held in Kannapolis, North Carolina on June 27, 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 K-town Road Runners free 5k?
Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Kannapolis, North Carolina at 4285 rogers lake rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the K-town Road Runners free 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

K-town Road Runners free 5k

Jun 27, 2026

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