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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Boone, NC (34)

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Boone, NC
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, 28607
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Embrace your inner ninja on this mountainous course, featuring a best costume award, finisher medals, and series points.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

The Ninja 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, & Marathon in Boone, NC, invites runners to tackle an out-and-back course across various distances. This event offers a unique opportunity to embrace your inner ninja, complete with a "Best Costume" award. Finishers will receive a medal, and participants can earn series points, adding a competitive edge. It's a chance to run in a mountainous area and enjoy a grounded, engaging race experience.

What to expect

Run an out-and-back course for distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Earn a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment. Show off your creativity for a chance to win the Best Costume award.

Standout details

  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points
  • Out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:46 PM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:24 AM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 22, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 2:52 PM EST · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6401735737/ The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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