Green Turtle Cay 5K

3rd Annual Glory Run 5K – Run/Walk

📍 Fellowship Baptist Church

911 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026

🕗 Race Start: 8:00 AM

Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, fellowship, and community at the 3rd Annual Glory Run 5K! Whether you’re an experienced runner or prefer a relaxed walk, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

What to Expect:

✨ Post-race party with vendors and refreshments

🎁 Door prizes

🏆 Awards ceremony

Proceeds from the Glory Run will benefit our youth program and local outreach efforts, helping us continue to serve our community.

Race Packet Includes:

5K bib with timing chip

Locals’ Swag Bag

Official Glory Run 5K T-shirt

👕 Register by April 4th, 2026 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top Male & Female in each age group:

10 & under

11–15

16–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

70–79

80 & over

Packet Pickup:

📍 Fellowship Baptist Church, 911 W Main St, Clayton (Gym Building)

• Friday, April 10, 2026: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 11, 2026: 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Come for the run, stay for the fun — and help us make this year’s Glory Run the biggest and best yet. Hope to see you there! 👟🎉

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.

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 4th Annual Run the Branch 5k! Participants will begin walking, jogging, or running at Municipal Park and head down Sam’s Branch Greenway and back.

We will be offering a Tot Trot for children ages 6 and under. Participants will participate in a short (0.1) untimed run across the event lawn and back. All participants will receive a ribbon. Tot trot will take place at 9:45

Tot Trot:

Cap at 50, ages 6 and under

No registration fee – optional t-shirt option if registered by April 15, $10

Youth small – Youth large

Registration:

Early Bird $30 by April 15; $45 April 16 – Race Day

Awards:

Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.

Giveaway:

Race registration includes t-shirt. Sizes include Youth - S, M, L, Adult - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Must register by April 15 to guarantee t-shirt size.

Packet Pickup:

Packet pickup will be available at the following locations:

Deep River Brewing Company

700 W Main Street #102

Clayton, NC 27520

Thursday, May 7th

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Packets will also be available for pick up on race day! Please look for the Clayton Parks and Recreation tent which will be located on the Caterpillar Stage.

***Unfortunately, we cannot allow animals on the race course.

Your First Mud Run is the ONLY mud run in the country designed so both parents and kids can run together. Our courses are 1.5 - 2 miles and include 10 - 16 obstacles that are designed for adults and kids. If you ever thought about doing a mud run, ours is the perfect "first timer" event! Anyone 5 years old and up can participate in the fun! We are the largest "family friendly" and "first timer" Mud Run in the country!

The 50th Annual Boys & Girls Club Selma Railroad Run 5K is Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at 8:30am. This 5K road course is a flat and fast USATF certified course.

The 5K registration fee is $25 per person as an early bird deal until 8/20/26. Fee is $35 after 8/20/26. An awesome short-sleeve Railroad Run race t-shirt is included FREE with registration, but we can only guarantee a size for those registered before 8/31/26.

All participants have the option to be timed with a race bib, but recreational non-timed participants are very welcome and will have a great time. Only timed participants will receive an official record of their finish time. DOGS ARE WELCOME - must be kept on a leash at all times. And don't forget about the Caboose Run: at approx. 8:45am we will host a 1/2 Mile Kids Caboose Run from the starting line just after the registered runners take off - no need to register for that particular event.

Awards will be given to the top runners in age and gender categories, plus overall male and female winners. Categories are ages 6-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

More information about shirt and race packet pickup will be sent before the race.

Corporate Team and Group Team options are encouraged and available.