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MRT 2026 8k

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8K · 5 mi · Fun Run · 1 mi

May 5, 2026 · Statesville, North Carolina, US

Listed Dec 18, 2022

North Carolina
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8k race at the Statesville Soccer complex

Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.

This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series.  Run in 10 races throughout the year

and accumulate points.

To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races. 

1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10

Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.

Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/4/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/6/2026 & 10/27/2026

Points will be earned as follows:

Overall 1st 12 Points, Overall 2nd 10 Points, Overall 3rd 9 Points, Masters 1st 8 Points, Masters 2nd 7 Points

Masters 3rd 6 Points, Age Group 1st 5 Points, Age Group 2nd 4  Points, Age Group 3rd 3 Points

All other Participants 2 Points

Prize money for top 5 male and female Championship Winners

1) $60.00 2) $50.00 3) $40.00 4) $30.00 5) $20.00

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