
From the Organizer
Join us for the second running of The Little Gherkin in Burlington, NC. The Lil' G is the lead up to The Pickle in Greensboro, NC on July 18. If you complete both, you are A Big Dill! This year's Lil' G will take place at the Burlington Athletic Stadium (home of the Sockpuppets) on July 11 at 5pm.
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
91°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Alamance Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
58,599
as of 2023
Elevation
597 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 27 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 Little Gherkin 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
SOCKSQUATCH 8K
7 miles away
9/11 Commemorative 5K Run/Walk
5 miles away
Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run
11 miles away
Marine Corps League Semper 5K Run/Walk
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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)
Little Gherkin 5K
Jul 11, 2026