
Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- 9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Embrace your inner ninja on this concrete course in Raleigh, featuring a best costume award and finisher medals.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Great for
- Family Friendly
The Ninja 5K & 10K in Raleigh, NC, invites you to a unique running experience on a concrete out-and-back course. Choose between a 5K (two loops) or a 10K (four loops), with a two-hour time limit. Embrace the "Ninja" theme and consider dressing up, as there's an award for the best costume. All finishers receive a medal, and competitive runners can earn series points and awards. This event provides a straightforward race day with a focus on fun and friendly competition.
What to expect
- Run a concrete out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
- Enjoy convenient packet pickup starting 30 minutes before the race.
- Finisher medals await all participants, with awards for top performers.
Standout details
- Ninja-themed event
- Best Costume award
- Finisher medals for all
- Series points available
Perks & features
- Medal
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80
Opens Dec 30, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- 10K
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $49.70
Opens Dec 30, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
warm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
The course
- Rolling
- Family-oriented
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) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791 The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) 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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