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Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (51)

Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Location
Raleigh, NC
9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Embrace the holiday spirit in Raleigh with a festive 5K or 13.1M, complete with costume fun, finisher medals, and awards.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The Holiday 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, NC, invites runners to embrace the festive spirit on a mild December morning. This event offers both a 5K and a 13.1-mile option, taking place on a concrete out-and-back course. Participants can look forward to earning finisher medals and competing for awards and series points. A highlight is the "Best Costume" contest, encouraging a fun, celebratory atmosphere. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a holiday-themed run with a touch of friendly competition.

What to expect

  • Run a concrete out-and-back course for your chosen distance.
  • Compete for awards and series points, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere.
  • Earn a finisher medal and consider dressing up for the best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Finisher Medals
  • Best Costume contest
  • Awards for top finishers
  • Series Points opportunity

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Dec 19, 9:00 AM EST · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 19, 9:00 AM EST · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 5, 2022, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Dec 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

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The course

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From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 9:00 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

Additional Information The gate to the park opens at 8 am Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park. This course is concrete. Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791 The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 2:00 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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