Streetlight 5K & Frolic
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Fun Run
From the Organizer
NOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT! Enjoy Downtown during the day and enjoy the Streetlight event at Night!
Join us for an awesome event with activities for all ages. The Streetlight 5k & Frolic will be on Saturday, July 11th in Downtown Concord. The Road Race route is down Union Street South to Oakland Ave, around R Brown Elementary School, right on Union, back to the finish in Downtown.
The Frolic and Kid Zone is free with inflatables, ballon artist, LED Seesaws, and a Jumbo LED Screen with Karaoke.
NEW this year: Women's Racerback Tank Top or Men's Sleeveless Shirt is an optional race shirt! Participants must register before the shirt deadline to receive the additional shirt options.
5k Certification #: NC25013DF
Downtown Concord Social District - Explore and enjoy the Downtown Concord Social District! Click here to see which local businesses are participating and offering alcoholic beverages for on-the-go enjoyment. Support our downtown community.
SPEED FOR NEED - Riders with a special need in a customized racing wheelchairs to help them complete the Streetlight 5k. The mission is to raise awareness and foster inclusion. Speed for Need provides the wheelchair and the runner. If you would like to reserve a racing wheelchair, please contact Zack Roehrs at roehrsz@concordnc.gov.
Awards will given to the overall top three male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. NEW FOR 2026: First Overall Male and Female Masters Division (40+), Grand Masters Division (50+), Senior Grand Masters (60+)
Frolic: 6pm to 9:30pm
Fun Run (1 Mile): 7pm
5k Begins: 7:30pm
Register by June 19th to be guaranteed an awesome t-shirt!
Race Day Registration: Increases price of $10 on race day and while supplies last for all registrations after June 19th.
(CARD ONLY ON RACE DAY). Registration is done via QR code at The Lenz Studio (70 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025)
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
92°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NC
Population
106,518
as of 2023
Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 24 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
- Streetlight 5K & Frolic
- Date
- July 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Streetlight 5K & Frolic?
- Streetlight 5K & Frolic is a running race held in Concord, North Carolina on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Streetlight 5K & Frolic?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina at Cabarrus County Courthouse, Concord, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Streetlight 5K & Frolic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Streetlight 5K & Frolic
Jul 11, 2026