St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk
St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Salisbury, NC, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the St. Matthew's 5k Run/Walk at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 - 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026! The course will start and end at St. Matthew's. There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Run immediately following the 5k at 10:00 a.m.
This 5K Run/Walk is an approved Thrivent Action Team Event. They have donated $250 for refreshments.
All funds raised will go to support two local members of our community with medical and essential needs - please see their stories below!
5K Registration Fee: $20 (mail-in through October 22 and online through October 23)
$25 (on-site on October 24)
Fun Run Registration Fee: $10
Awards (5k): Top 2 overall male and female winners
Top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over.
Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.
Awards (Fun Run): Top overall male & female. Medals will be given to all other fun run finishers.
T-shirts – 5k run/walk participants will receive a Dri-Fit Technical T-shirt. Pre-registered 1/2-mile fun run participants receive a cotton t-shirt.
Check-In: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. check-in and race packet pick up at the church.
Inclement Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.
Contact Information: Kelley Williams - 704-213-0137, kelleybwilliams@gmail.com
Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
Events
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
69°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salisbury, 11 mi from the venue.
About Salisbury, NC
Population
35,730
as of 2023
City Elevation
734 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 40 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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Days to train
- Race
- St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026