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Run the Branch 5k

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Clayton, NC
325 McCullers Drive, 27520
Type
RUN
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Who it's for

  • Kids & Youth

Great for: families

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 5K

    Sat, May 9, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.35

    Opens Mar 1, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 176 Yards

    Sat, May 9, 9:45 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Mar 1, 2026, 7:19 AM EST · Closes May 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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  • Rolling area

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The course

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From the organizer

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 4th Annual Run the Branch 5k ! Participants will begin walking, jogging, or running at Municipal Park and head down Sam’s Branch Greenway and back.

We will be offering a Tot Trot for children ages 6 and under. Participants will participate in a short (0.1) untimed run across the event lawn and back. All participants will receive a ribbon. Tot trot will take place at 9:45

Tot Trot: Cap at 50, ages 6 and under No registration fee – optional t-shirt option if registered by April 15, $10 Youth small – Youth large

Registration: Early Bird $30 by April 15; $45 April 16 – Race Day Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. Giveaway: Race registration includes t-shirt. Sizes include Youth - S, M, L, Adult - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Must register by April 15 to guarantee t-shirt size. Packet Pickup:

Packet pickup will be available at the following locations:

Deep River Brewing Company 700 W Main Street #102 Clayton, NC 27520

Thursday, May 7th 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Packets will also be available for pick up on race day! Please look for the Clayton Parks and Recreation tent which will be located on the Caterpillar Stage. ***Unfortunately, we cannot allow animals on the race course.

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