Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Get ready for the Wendell Falls Community Association’s annual Trick or Trot 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This Halloween–themed race is the perfect excuse to get outside and get moving with friends, family, and neighbors of all ages: all paces are welcome! Costumes are highly encouraged, so break out your spookiest, scariest, or even silliest fitness ‘fit—extra style points guaranteed. We'll have medals for all participants as well as prizes for fastest times and best costumes! This spine-tingling race will take place on a USATF-certified 5K course winding through delightful Wendell Falls, starting and finishing in front of the Farmhouse. After the race, stick around—the Farmhouse Café will be open with food and drinks available for purchase to help you refuel! So lace up your running shoes, throw on your most bewitching fitness attire, and join us for a frightfully fun morning at the Trick or Trok 5K at Wendell Falls! And yes… keep an eye out for volunteer ghouls and goblins along the course. You’ve been warned! Registration Fees: Resident (HOA Member): $30Guest (Non-HOA Member): $35 On Race Day: Packet pickup will begin at 8am in front of The Farmhouse (320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, 27591). Race start time is 9am at the same location. Parking is available in the parking lot across from The Farmhouse. Additional parallel parking spots are located on the Southern end of Vintage Point Lane (headed into the community from The Farmhouse), and near Tall Tale Park on Cedar Dam Lane (between Vintage Point Lane and Daniel Ridge Road).

Join us in downtown Wendell, NC, for an unforgettable 5K experience that supports a great cause! Taking place this spring, the race will raise funds for Lake Myra Elementary School, enhancing educational opportunities for local students. The course winds through the charming streets of downtown Wendell, showcasing its vibrant community and historic beauty. Participants of all levels—runners and walkers alike—will enjoy the fresh spring air and scenic surroundings. The event also kicks off the NC Sports Con events over 3 weekends. Explore the exciting sports exhibits and interactive activities at the event at https://ncsportscon.com Mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes for a day of fitness, fun, and community support! PACKET PICKUPPacket pickup days and times: Thursday, 4/2  3-6pm at Pace Yourself Run Company in WendellFriday, 4/3   4-7pm at Pace Yourself Run Company in Wendell                        Saturday, 4/4   6:30-7:30am at the start/ finish area **The deadline to g

WE ARE ONE     First Annual Kayak Fun-Tri 2025                 Saturday 4/26/2025 Kayak Ritter Island 2Miles -   Run 1000 Springs Grade 1Mile  -   Bike to West Point Store 5Miles Choose if you are a solo participant or a team! Bring your own Kayak and Bike... (We have rental Kayaks and Bikes available) **Teams of 3 $120 (maximum 40)   **Solos $80 (maximum 20)   **Total: 140 participants 8:00AM Checkin Starts           10:00AM Solo's Start  *  11:00AM Team's Start -          Includes FOOD TRUCK, DRINKS AND MUSIC AT THE TOP OF 1000 SPRINGS GRADE ** All Proceeds benefit We Are One families so that no one fights alone during a battle with cancer!**

Join us in celebrating our sweet angel's 5th birthday! We can't think of any better way to honor JJ than to participate in a 5K in his memory.  Doesn't matter if you run or walk, just get outside and move your feet #forJJ! We invite you to stay and hang out after the race to celebrate JJ's birthday - we will have music, snacks, balloons, and entertainment! All proceeds will go to First Candle, an organization that works to help bereaved families and hoping to bring an end to SIDS. In November of 2021 we unexpectedly lost our 5 month old son, JJ. He was a perfectly healthy and happy baby, thriving and enjoying life. What started as a typical Friday morning for our family changed completely when we got the call that JJ had gone down for his morning nap at daycare and did not wake up.We did everything we were supposed to do and unfortunately have no answers to what caused this tragedy. To honor our son and in hopes to help prevent this from happening to other families in t