5K on the Greenway

Come visit Historic Mayberry and run our 19th Annual 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run #5KOTG co-hosted by Reeves Community Foundation and Mount Airy City Schools the weekend of the 56th Annual Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival!

This year's course starts at Riverside Park and runs the newest section of the Granite City Greenway, along Lovill's Creek to the Southdata parking lot and back. The 57th Annual Downtown Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival is within walking distance in Historic Mount Airy, NC on race weekend. This race is a very popular event year after year.  Come see why!!  Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome.


Event Schedule
5K Race/Walk 8:00AM
1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:45 AM
Race Awards 9:15 AM

Registration Fees:

• 5K Adult
  
  • Early Registration by 9/22:  $33
  • Standard Registration 9/23-10/12:  $38
• 5K Youth (Under 18) - $28
• 1/2 Mile Fun Run (Under 10) - $15

Applicants registered by September 22nd are guaranteed a long-sleeve performance race shirt.  
All fees are non-refundable. Race runs rain or shine!

Run/Walk individually or be part of a TEAM!

Run the 5K and be eligible for individual awards, or to be included in the 5K Fitness Challenge, choose the 5K Run/Walk registration option and select the option to Create a New Team or Join an Existing Team during registration.





Early Packet Pickup
Packets may be picked up at Mount Airy Parks & Recreation/Reeves Community Center on Friday, October 11th from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Registration will also be available by cash, check or credit card (credit card processing fee applies).

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Pick up packets and register before the race at Riverside Park, October 12th from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Registration fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card (credit card processing fee applies).


NEW course route for 2024!

5K Awards
Cash Prizes for Overall Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Male/Female Age Divisions 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: 10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

The 5K race is chip-timed by Go! Sports Timing. Overall awards will be based on gun time. Age group awards will be based on chip time. 

5K Team Fitness Challenge Award: Prize for the fastest team finish awarded based on the average time of the top 5 team members based on gun time.

Showers and dressing rooms are available at Mount Airy Parks and Recreation/Reeves Community Center at Intersection of Pine Street (Hwy 89) and Renfro Street (Business 52). Address: 113 S. Renfro Street, Mount Airy.

Our area has many things to offer - go to www.visitmayberry.com to find out more!


For event information, contact:
Peter Raymer, Director
Mount Airy Parks and Recreation
Phone: (336) 786-8313
Email praymer@mountairy.org