Race to the River 5K
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Event details
The Race to the River 5K & Fun Run takes place on October 18, 2025, in Spencer, NC. The event is the fourth annual race held in conjunction with Rowan Creek Week and directs proceeds to the Spencer Community Garden. The event program includes:
- 5K
- 1/2-mile youth fun run
The 5K is a point-to-point course that begins near Spencer Town Park at the intersection of 3rd Street and Salisbury Avenue, follows US-29 North, and finishes at Spencer's Yadkin River Park Trailhead (Old NC Finishing Company) and the Wil-Cox Bridge. Trolley shuttles sponsored by Novant Health will provide transportation back to Spencer Town Park. Each participant receives a race t-shirt and a sponsor bag. Timing and scoring for the 5K are provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
Additional activities and awards
Activities at Spencer Town Park include a festival with informational vendors, food trucks, live music, games, bike rides, a bike rodeo, and a medication take-back event. Awards for the 5K are presented for Top 3 Overall male and female, Top 3 Masters male and female, and Top 3 in each age group: 10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over. The fun run awards the Top 3 overall for ages 12 and under. There is also recognition for the fastest combined times for participants who run this 5K and the China Grove Rotary Fall Crawl 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.