Living the Dream 5K Race
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Distance
- Living the Dream 5K Race
From the Organizer
Living the Dream 5K Race
Date: August 1st, 2025
Race Check-In & Entry Begins: 7:15 AM
Location: Talbert Business Development Area, Lake Norman, NC
Join us for the Second Annual Living the Dream 5K Race, a powerful community event honoring the life and legacy of Coach Ben Watson — a beloved national and state hall of fame wrestling coach, mentor, and passionate servant leader. Coach Watson made a lifelong impact through his involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a student, collegiate leader, and teacher advisor for over 30 years. He impacted hundreds of students as a teacher, wrestling coach, and FCA advisor.
This race is more than a run — it's a celebration of Coach Watson’s legacy and a rally to support the ongoing work of FCA in our local schools and sports communities. All proceeds will go toward expanding FCA’s ministry efforts in the Lake Norman area, including raising up new staff to meet the growing needs of our region.
Whether you're a competitive runner, casual jogger, or want to walk in support of the cause, we invite you to be part of something that makes an eternal impact.
Run with purpose. Live the dream. Honor the legacy.
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
88°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salisbury 9 Wnw, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mooresville, NC
Population
51,447
as of 2023
Elevation
810 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 26 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 Living the Dream 5K Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
54
Days to train
- Race
- Living the Dream 5K Race
- Date
- August 1, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Living the Dream 5K Race?
- Living the Dream 5K Race is a running race held in Mooresville, North Carolina on August 1, 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 Living the Dream 5K Race?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Mooresville, North Carolina at 118 Poplar Pointe Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117, Mooresville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Living the Dream 5K Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Living the Dream 5K Race
Aug 1, 2026