
Yetis 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Shelby, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Join us for the annual “YETIS 5K” and help support the Cleveland Community College CrossCountry and Track program. Participants can choose to walk or run in this scenic 5K which will take place on the Yetis NJCAA certified CrossCountry course. Live FAT timing will be provided. Dri-Fit "Yetis 5K" shirt to all participants. Awards presentations will take place at 10:15 AM, recognizing the top finishers in various categories. Come together with family and friends and help support the needed level of Junior College athletics in our community!! Runners Helping Runners!! Location will be our North Campus on N. Post Road. Not CCC’s main campus.
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
80°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby 2 Nw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,868
as of 2023
City Elevation
866 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 34 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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Yetis 5K
Sep 26, 2026