Rescue Run 5K
Rescue Run 5K is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Asheboro, NC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- Bicentennial Park, Asheboro, NC
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
**TAKE A STAND WITH EVERY STEP: Because in the fight for our Children, Retreat is not an option!**
Every day, predators target our children. Every hour, another innocent life is changed forever. On August 22nd, YOU can help make a difference!
Join The Invictus Project's Fourth annual 5K Rescue Run and become part of the front line defending our community's most vulnerable. This isn't just a race—it's a movement. When you lace up your shoes, you're fighting one of the darkest, fastest-growing criminal enterprises targeting our children.
Your presence sends a powerful message: Not in our community. Not on our watch.
Bring your colleagues. Rally your neighbors. Unite your friends. Together, we aren't just raising awareness—we're building an army of protection around the children who need us most.
**Business owners: Your sponsorship doesn't just support an event—it declares your commitment to protecting children in our community. Contact us today to learn how your business can stand with us at Whitney@theinvictusproject.org
*Critical deadline: Register by July 30th to secure your participant swag bag. After this date, supplies and sizes cannot be guaranteed.*
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
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheboro 2 W, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Asheboro, NC
Population
27,353
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 28 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?
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From Endurance Grid
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
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Asheboro than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Rescue Run 5K
Aug 22, 2026