Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Fallston, NC; PO Box 39 112 Gary St, 28042
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run a rolling 5k in Fallston, NC, supporting music education in Cleveland County Schools. Earn a medal and compete for age group awards.

Competitive
For a Cause

Join the 3rd annual Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k in Fallston, NC on June 27, 2026. This event offers a 3.1-mile course with rolling terrain, starting and finishing at Fallston Elementary School. It's a wonderful opportunity to support music education, as 100% of event proceeds directly fund programs in Cleveland County Schools. Runners can look forward to a finisher medal and awards for top overall and age group placements, making it a rewarding experience for all participants.

What to expect

Experience a 3.1-mile course with rolling terrain, starting and finishing at Fallston Elementary School.
Receive a finisher medal and a guaranteed t-shirt if you register by June 7.
Compete for awards across various age groups, with recognition for overall male and female winners.

Standout details

100% of proceeds fund music education
Finisher medal for all participants
Awards for overall and age group winners
Guaranteed t-shirt with early registration

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

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

3.1 Miles
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 31, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT · Closes Jun 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Student 5k
Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Jul 1, 2026, 9:14 AM EDT · Closes Jul 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Timed race

From the organizer

Join us for the 3rd annual Dirty Grass Soul Rockin’ and Running 5k

100% OF EVENT PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO FUNDING MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS

We are a non-profit organization Cleveland county Schools Education Foundation memo: Dirty Grass Soul Music & Arts Fund

June 27, 2026 5k kicks off at 7:30 am

Guaranteed t-shirt registration by June 7

Location address: 112 Gary St Fallston, NC

Course Directions:

1.Begin at Fallston Elementary school.

2. Turn left onto NC Hwy 18

3. Turn left onto Charolais Dr.

4. Turn left onto Fallston-Waco Rd.

5. Turn left onto NC 182 (Stage Coach Trail)

6. Turn left onto Boggs Dr. and finish route back Fallston Elementary School

Packet pickup will be Friday June 27th from 6-8pm at Fallston Elementary School and Sat June 28th from 6:30-7:00 am

Awards: 1st place Overall Male and Female

1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group

Age Groups (Male and Female) 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

All finishers will receive a medal.

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