The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks

Events

The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
Price: $40
Time: 6:30PM EDT - 8:00PM EDT
Registration closes on June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm EDT and re-opens on June 3, 2026 at 8:35am EDT

The Big Run 5K - Virtual
Price: $30
Registration ends June 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Kid's Run
Price: $0
Time: 6:00PM EDT - 6:30PM EDT
Registration ends June 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

FREE Global Running Day Morning Run/Walk
Price: $0
Time: 7:00AM EDT - 8:30AM EDT
Registration ends June 3, 2026 at 11:30am EDT

Place
Eno River Farmer's Market Pavilion
144 E Margaret Ln
Hillsborough, NC US 27278

Celebrate what makes running fun — high-fives, adrenaline and good friends. Come hang with Fleet Feet on Global Running Day, run a breezy 3.1 miles and make The Big Run an epic party. Sign up now (endorphins included). The first 300 registered in-person runners/walkers will get a medal, t-shirt, a locopop, and some goodies from our sponsors. We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event!

PACKET PICK UP:
May 30th, 2026 - 10am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro
June 3rd, 2026 - 10am to 12pm at Fleet Feet Ninth Street

Kids Run: We will have a free and family friendly kid run starting at 6 pm! We'll do a shorter version of our run (~1 mile) and all kids will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:55pm near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids! Thank you!

Parking : Parking is available in the Hillsborough Public Parking Deck behind the Weaver Street Market (please do not park in the lot in front of Weaver Street Market). You can then walk over to the start line at the Eno River Farmer's Market Pavilion (144 E Margaret Lane).

Submitting Virtual Results: For those who are running and walking with us virtually you can complete your 5K anytime between 6/3/2026 and 6/3/2026. Please upload your results to our RunSignUp page here . Click the Submit Virtual Results button and you can search for your registration by name or by email.

Global Running Day Kick-Off Run: We're starting Global Running Day off on the right foot with a fun and FREE 3.1 miles run/walk on June 3rd at 7 am at Fleet Feet Carrboro. Come celebrate this holiday with your community. This fun run/walk is free however, if you'd like to receive The Big Run t-shirt and medal you can register for the Virtual Race for $30. All paces and all people are welcome!

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Race Course - Our 2026 The Big Run 5K course will start and finish near the Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion in downtown Hillsborough, NC. It will follow the Riverwalk east towards the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Tract, follow the trail through the woods to the speedway, do a lap around the speedway and head back to the finish area at the Farmers Market. While a small portion of the the course is on a very beginner friendly trail (narrow but minimal roots and rocks), the majority of the course features paved bike paths and crushed gravel. For those who are comfortable with going off-road, this course can be navigated by a running stroller. View the course map here .