Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk
Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Monroe, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe, NC
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Place
Monroe Aquatics & Fitness Center
2325 Hanover Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Date: September 19, 2026
Race Time
5K Run and Walk will start at 8:30 am
Description of Course
This 5K course will start at Monroe Aquatic & Fitness Center and will take you through the surrounding community, including Greenway behind Williams Road, and through the Parks Williams Athletic Complex. The course is relatively flat with a few long rolling hills (max elevation gain of 75ft).
The 5K run/walk will be chip timed by Queen City Timing using disposable chips attached to each bib.
Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall males and females, as well as top 3 in the following age categories: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Shirts will be provided to every registered participant.
Registration Cost: $30 per participant. $40 on race day.
Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will take place on the morning of race day, beginning at 7 am.
Donations & Proceeds: All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Monroe, NC.
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
83°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monroe 2 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Monroe, NC
Population
35,596
as of 2023
City Elevation
604 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas 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
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72
Days to train
- Race
- Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe, NC
Plan your trip
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Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk
Sep 19, 2026