2025 Black Walnut Festival Nut Run 5K - Stride & Stroll Race Series
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Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: 460 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159
This is the 5th Annual FREEZE Your Buns Run 5k, held in conjunction with Winterfest in Spencer, NC. The 5K starts at 1:00 p.m., preceded by a 1/2-Mile Fun Dash at 12:30 p.m. for ages 12 and under.
Winterfest is a German Christmas Marketplace held on the first weekend in December. It features lights, music, artisan demonstrations, ice skating, a Kid's Corner, and a Town Tree lighting ceremony.
Registration Fees:
New This Year: Jingle All The Way Costume Contest! Participants are encouraged to wear festive holiday gear for a chance to win prizes.
Awards (5K): Top 3 overall male/female, top masters male/female, and top 3 in age divisions (12 & under to 70 & over). Awards for the Fun Run go to the top 3 male and female ages 12 and under.
T-shirts: 5K run/walk participants receive a long-sleeve technical T-shirt.
Check-In: 11:30 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. (includes race packet pick up and on-site registration).
Inclement Weather Policy: The race may be delayed by one hour. The organizers reserve the right to cancel if weather conditions pose a safety hazard.
Contact Information: Terry Smith - [email protected], (704) 239-0205
Timing and Scoring: Provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.
In Honor Of: David Freeze, long-time president of the Salisbury Rowan Runners.
All proceeds from this 5K will benefit Winterfest.
5K Run / Walk - Early Bird | $25.00 | View |
5K Run / Walk - On-site Registration | $30.00 | View |
Fun Dash | $15.00 | View |
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