
From the Organizer
The Journey 5K: Running For Women's Wellness
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10am| Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC
Get ready to ignite your energy and join The Journey Collective Inc. as they rally all the fierce women, mighty men, amazing families, spirited children, and even our beloved pets! It's time to lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement for The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk! This electrifying event, dedicated to the late Audrey L. Ward, will rock your world as we raise the roof on women's spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Whether you're sprinting, jogging, or simply cheering from the sidelines, this adrenaline-charged extravaganza is your golden ticket to a celebration of women's empowerment!
Mark your calendars because the action-packed Journey 5K is blasting off on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the epic Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC. The starting gun fires at 10 am sharp, unleashing a tidal wave of passion and purpose! By strutting your stuff in The Journey 5K, you're not just conquering personal fitness goals; you're unleashing a whirlwind of resources that will revolutionize women's spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial well-being nationwide!
A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to Levine Cancer Institute and Sisters in Partnership (a 501c3 that supports Breast cancer survivors and thrivers). All other funds will go toward women's wellness programming in The Journey Collective Inc.
We believe that empowered women who pursue their wellness dreams become unstoppable forces of change, transforming homes and communities in their wake! Rally the troops and assemble your crew of friends, neighbors, and coworkers. It's time to make some serious noise and raise the roof on women's wellness by taking part in the electrifying phenomenon known as The Journey 5K!
Events
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Journey 5K & Family Fun Run and Walk (2026)
Oct 3, 2026