Run for the Roses 5K
Run for the Roses 5K is a running race on February 14, 2027 in Raleigh, NC.
- Date
- February 14, 2027 (170 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 46th Annual Run for the Roses 5K. This fun traditional weekend race offers a fun-filled afternoon for the family including face painting and children’s fun runs to raise money to benefit Four Paws NC an organization which trains service dogs for veterans and Team Red, White and Blue NC, an organization with the mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.
Registration Fees:
- $40 until midnight on January 31st, 2027 - Race Shirt Guarantee
- $45 until race day
Special rate - $20 for all entries under 18 years old
Awards:
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (male and female): 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the team competition, awards will be given to the top three teams with the fastest combined times. For our youth runners, medals will be awarded to the top three in the 14 and under age group.
Giveaway (Race shirt):
The fee includes a long sleeved shirt to all those who register by midnight on Sunday, January 31, 2027. The shirts will be the same as last year, just a different color and come in youth, women's and men's. If you desire to donate all your registration fee to the two charities, select "no shirt" on the registration form.
Early Packet Pickup
Location: Fleet Feet Raleigh - Ridgewood Shopping Center 3524 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Time: 2-6pm
Race Day Schedule:
12:30 PM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
2:00 PM - 5K Start
3:00 PM - Kids Fun Runs Start
3:15 PM - Awards
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
57°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh 4 Sw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Raleigh, NC
Population
470,763
as of 2023
City Elevation
286 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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170
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Roses 5K
- Date
- February 14, 2027
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Run for the Roses 5K
Feb 14, 2027