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Come visit Historic Mayberry and run our 12th Annual 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run co-hosted by Mount Airy Parks and Recreation and Mount Airy City Schools the weekend of the 50th Annual Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival!
The majority of the course is on the beautiful Emily B. Taylor Greenway and runs along Lovill's Creek. This is a FLAT, FAST COURSE. The 50th Annual Downtown Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival is going on within walking distance all race weekend. This race is a very popular event year after year. Come see why!! Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome.
Event details and schedule
Race time
5K Race/Walk 8:00AM
1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:45 AM
Registration Fees
- 5K Youth under 18: $20
- 5K Adult by 9/30: $25
- 5K Adult 10/1-10/15: $30
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run w/shirt: $10
- 1/2 Mile Fun Run no shirt: FREE
Register online here or download our printable registration form.
Applicants registered by October 6th are guaranteed a performance race shirt.
Fees are non-refundable. Race runs rain or shine.
Staff, Students, and Family of Mount Airy City Schools Show your BEAR pride and help your school win additional prizes by selecting the Mount Airy City School you are representing when you register!
Early Packet Pickup
Mount Airy Parks & Recreation/Reeves Community Center
Friday, October 14th Noon - 8PM
Phone: (336) 786-8313
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Intersection of Independence Blvd. and Emily B. Taylor Greenway
Saturday October 15th 7:00 - 7:45 AM
Awards
Cash Prize for Overall Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Male/Female Age Divisions 1st, 2nd, 3rd
10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Race is chip-timed by Go! Sports Timing. Awards will be based on gun time. Gun time and chip time results will be posted.
Course Route
Click here for 5KOTG course map with elevation
Starting on the Emily B. Taylor Greenway beyond the horse farm near Independence Blvd. going toward West Lebanon Street/Veteran's Park, turn right off the Greenway onto West Lebanon Street.
Turn left on Howard Street, loop around Crescent, Park, and Marion,
Turn right on West Lebanon, left onto the Greenway, Finish behind Roses Department Store.
Note: 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)
Rubber Duck Regatta
WIN prize money
$5 per duck or 5 for $20
Top three ducks will receive cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50!
Do not have to be present to win.
The ducks will “RACE” down Lovill’s Creek after the 5k
All proceeds of the Rubber Duck Regatta
benefit Friends of Mount Airy Parks and Greenways.
Our area has many things to offer. www.visitmayberry.com
For more information, call (336) 786-8313 or email [email protected]
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