Patriot 5K
Patriot 5K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Morganton, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
There is no better way to celebrate America 250 than to kickstart our first annual Patriot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Come run the Freedom High School Cross Country course, which is a combination of road and trail running. Wear your best red, white, and blue attire and join us for a day to remember! Costumes welcome.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morganton, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morganton, NC
Population
17,541
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,157 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 56 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.
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About This Sport
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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.
Running
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Patriot 5K
Sep 19, 2026