50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Valdese, NC
- 312 Massel Avenue, 28690
- Type
- RUN
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.75
Opens Jan 24, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 10K
Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.75
Opens Jan 24, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
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From the organizer
Come out to Valdese and join us for the 50th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great Waldensian Footrace features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival . All participants & guests are invited to take a cool, post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool. Enjoy local crafts, food, and great entertainment throughout the day.
Day of race registration is available from 7:00am to 7:45am. Race entry fees are $20 through March 1st; $25 from March 2nd through July 31st; and $30 through August 6th. Race day entries are $35. Students may enter the 5K or 10K for $15 through August 6th. Entries received after July 15th cannot be guaranteed a tee shirt. Register early, claim your preferred tee shirt size, and save!
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