Cape Fear Holiday Run

Join us in Historic Downtown Dunn for the first installment of the Rock the Run 5k. This is in conjunction with the Lucknow Music Festival which will be held later in the day. The course will be flat and fast and temperatures this time of year are generally favorable for faster racing. The race will start behind Sherry's Bakery on Edgerton wind it's way through some residential sections of Dunn and finish in front of the Link Wray Mural. Proceeds from the race will go to the Downtown Dunn Development Corporation.

Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall female and male. Age group medals will be given to females and males based on USAT&F 10 year groupings: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.

This is the 15th Isaiah 40:31 Run hosted by the Upper School Student Council to raise funds for our gift to the school. In past years, we have been able to purchase a permanently mounted sound system for our gym, over 300 chairs and the racks for storing them, a portable stage, and a portable sound system for our Praise and Worship Team. This year, we would like to put our profits towards the purchase of a digital sign that would be located on our property next to Highway 421.

All runners who enter either the certified 5K race or the 1-Mile Color Run will receive a t-shirt. Participants must register by April 1 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. After April 1, any additional t-shirts will only be available on race day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Descriptions

This 5K is a simple down and out 5K course that starts in the student parking lot and turns onto Erwin Chapel Road. Runners will turn around at the stop sign at Prospect Church Road and return to the start/finish line.

The 1-Mile Course includes several turns and is confined to the school campus.

The 100 yard races will be held on the soccer field.

Event Schedule

8:30 AM – Registration opens (runners may begin signing in) – Cafeteria, next to the start/finish line

9:15 AM – “Carry the Cross” Opening Ceremony – Soccer field next to the start/finish line

10:00 AM – 5K Race

11:15 AM – 5K Awards

11:30 AM – 1-Mile Color Run

12:00 PM – 100-Yard Dash Races

12:30 PM – 1-Mile and 100-Yard Dash Awards

Children's Activities Available:

9:00-11:00 AM - Bounce House

Face painting, Cornhole, Bubbles, Frisbees, Jump Rope, Hula Hoops, and Assorted Balls

This will be the first running of the “Licensed to Fly” 5k. The proceeds this year will benefit The Coats Lions Club. This course will begin and end near the mural in Downtown Coats. The race is scheduled for Saturday May 9, 2026. The race will start at 8:00 a.m. and will be chip timed. Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall female and male. Age group medals will be given to females and males based on USAT&F 10 year groupings: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.

This race will be the first of a Harnett County series, partnered with races in Erwin and Dunn. Sign up for all three using the "Bundle" option and save some money! Bundle registration will only be offered until 3/31/26 when the registration for the first race closes.

The Be The One race is a family - friendly event created to bring the community together in support of our veterans and those struggling around us. What began as a passion to serve our nation has grown into a space where neighbors, friends, and families can unite to honor the lives of veterans, share their stories, and remember those who lost their battle to suicide.

Suicide is a major - yet preventable - crisis in the United States, with a devastating impact on the veteran community. Veterans comprise nearly a quarter of suicide deaths nationwide. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or service members take their lives each day. These are not just statistics - they represent fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, and friends.

This event is more than a race - it's a community experience. Participants are encouraged to check in on one another, strengthen bonds, and build new friendships while celebrating the courage and sacrifice of U.S. service members and veterans. By coming together annually, we continue to fight to save lives, support those in need, and ensure that no veteran or community member feels alone in their struggles.

Join us for a day of connection, remembrance, and fun - a day to honor, encourage, and make a difference, one step at a time.

This will be the fifth running of the "Spin & Dye" 8k race in Erwin, NC. The proceeds this year will benefit Rockism for Autism. This will be challenging 8k that will start and finish at Al Woodall Municipal Park. The race will start at 7:00 am and will be chip timed. Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall female and male. Age group medals will be given to females and males based on USAT&F 10 year groupings: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.

This race will be the second of a Harnett County series, partnered with races in Dunn and Coats. Sign up for all three using the "Bundle" option and save some money! Bundle registration will only be offered until 4/30/25 when the registration for the first race closes.