Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge
- Date
- July 1 – September 2, 2026
- Distance
- Vac & Dash 31 5Ks in 31 Days Challenge
From the Organizer
Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Challenge
"Welcome to year Three of the 31 5K's in 31 Days Virtual Challenge.
Here it is, one of the ultimate challenges for the Summer of 2026. Beat the Heat with a 5K a Day Challenge for the Month of July.
The Vac & Dash 31 5K's is a great challenge for family and friends to participate in to get Fresh Air - Sunshine and Exercise. This is also a fantastic challenge for cross country runners to use to get in shape for the upcoming cross country season.
Do the following each and every day in July: Run, Walk or Run/Walk at least 3.1-Miles each and every day in July.
Note that you do not have to do all at once. You can run a mile in the morning and walk 2.1-miles in the evening.
Log you miles on runsignup.com so you can see how you are doing compared to others.
The $31.00 entry fee includes a Unisex t-shirt or Womans Tech Tank Top, Coaster and Koozie! You can pick the shirt locally or we can ship it for $6.00.
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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
88°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albemarle, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albemarle, NC
Population
16,527
as of 2023
City Elevation
438 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 43 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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
14
Days to train
- Race
- Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge
- Date
- July 1 – September 2, 2026
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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5K · From $20 · 1520 Uwharrie Point Parkway
5 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge?
- Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge is a running race held in Albemarle, North Carolina on July 1, 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 Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge?
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Albemarle, North Carolina at 154 South First Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Vac & Dash 31 5K's in 31 Days Run/Walk Challenge
Jul 1, 2026