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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18)

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Rocky Mount, NC
799 Pennsylvania Ave, 27801
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace the tropical spirit at the Luau 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, featuring a fun theme, costume awards, and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

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

The Luau 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Rocky Mount, NC, invites runners to embrace a tropical theme. Participants can choose from multiple distances on a flat, out-and-back course. This event offers a festive atmosphere with a "Best Costume" award, finisher medals, and opportunities to earn series points. It's a great chance to enjoy a themed run and celebrate your accomplishment.

What to expect

  • Run a flat, out-and-back course for your chosen distance.
  • Earn a finisher medal to celebrate your accomplishment.
  • Dress in your best luau attire for a chance to win the "Best Costume" award.

Standout details

  • Luau theme
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points available

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Mar 3, 2021, 11:55 AM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Mar 3, 2021, 6:24 AM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Mar 3, 2021, 2:52 AM EST · Closes May 2, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601 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.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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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