St. Matthew's 5K Run/Walk

Join us for the St. Matthew's 5k Run/Walk at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 - 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026! The course will start and end at St. Matthew's. There will be a 1/2-Mile Fun Run immediately following the 5k at 10:00 a.m.

This 5K Run/Walk is an approved Thrivent Action Team Event. They have donated $250 for refreshments.

All funds raised will go to support two local members of our community with medical and essential needs - please see their stories below!

5K Registration Fee: $20 (mail-in through October 22 and online through October 23)

$25 (on-site on October 24)

Fun Run Registration Fee: $10

Awards (5k): Top 2 overall male and female winners

Top 3 in each of the following divisions for male and female runners: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over.

Overall winners not eligible for age group awards. Awards will not be mailed.

Awards (Fun Run): Top overall male & female. Medals will be given to all other fun run finishers.

T-shirts – 5k run/walk participants will receive a Dri-Fit Technical T-shirt. Pre-registered 1/2-mile fun run participants receive a cotton t-shirt.

Check-In: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. check-in and race packet pick up at the church.

Inclement Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, the race may be delayed for one hour. We reserve the right to cancel any portion of the race if we determine existing weather conditions pose a safety hazard for the participants.

Contact Information: Kelley Williams - 704-213-0137, [email protected]

Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners.

Community event in Salisbury, Rowan County, NC 28146.