2 events in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Experience one of the oldest road runs in North Carolina. Except for the 2020 year due to the pandemic, the

event has been held annually since 1979. Come be part of a running event with a long tradition and enjoy a run

or walk on a USATF certified course primarily along streets lined with azaleas and dogwoods. Participants can

enjoy The Hub as well as the further extensions of the Streetscape improvements to Center Street. Our

volunteers will observe safety precautions as necessary to facilitate another excellent event.

The Run for a Child – 47th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run is facilitated by the Sunrise Kiwanis of

Goldsboro. The event is a fundraiser to help support our purpose of assisting the children and youth of our

community. The funds generated from event sponsorships and participants go toward financial support for over

20 local organizations that assist the needy children and youth of Wayne County.

Our 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run routes are downtown again this year. The starting locations

for all events will be near The Hub located at the Southeast intersection of Center and Chestnut Streets

downtown in Goldsboro NC with all starting times beginning at 9:00 AM.

Registration and Pre-Registration: The Hub, 200 S. Center St., Southeast corner of S. Center Street and W.Chestnut Street downtown Goldsboro.

ENTRY FEES:

5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run

$30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 - race day registration.

1 Mile Fun Run

$20.00 pre-registration/$15.00 each for 2 or more members of same immediate family.

Deadline for on-line pre-registration is 11:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. On-line registration will re-open on

race day at 12:01 AM. Hard copy pre-registration ends at 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Race day pre-registration pickup begins at 7:00 AM.

AWARDS:

5K and 10K Runs – Male and Female

First Place – Trophy

Second Place – Silver Medallion

Third Place – Bronze Medallion

First Three Places in each age group – Medallion

1 Mile Fun Run

Medal for each participant

RACE CATEGORIES:

5K WALK/RUN & 10K RUN

under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

1-MILE FUN RUN

open to all ages

TIMING: Electronic bib timing by Run the East LLC. All pre-registered entrants can pick up registration packs at check-in the morning of the run.

Race t-shirts are provided to all participants that pre-register.

Shirt sizes are available in Youth Small, Medium, and Large and Adult Small, Medium, Large, and XL.

Notes: Participant registration packs can also be picked up from 5:30–6:00PM on Friday, March 27th at the downtown Goldsboro Fire Department – garage entrance that faces out to The Hub. Please let us know if you plan early pick-up.

Crime Stoppers is an international endeavor that allows citizens to give information about crimes without identifying themselves. Rewards are offered to callers who provide information leading to felony arrests. Callers remain anonymous and are not asked for any personal information.

Crime Stoppers is designed to help make our county a safer and better place to live. The organization is totally dependent on private donations of individuals, professional associations, merchants, and civic and social groups.

Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:

Now through May 24th

• $20-1 mile

• $25-5k/virtual 5k

• $35-10k/virtual 10k

Price increase May 25th - Race Day

• $25-1 mile

• $30-5K/virtual 5k

• $40-10K/virtual 10k

Register by May 6th to guarantee a shirt.

T-shirts for the virtual races will be shipped. Local participants may pick up their shirt prior to the event.

*** Virtual 5k and 10k can be run anywhere from 5/30 - 6/7 and uploaded via RaceJoy!

Awards/Categories:

1st-3rd, Top Male And Female Runners

1st-3rd Medals by Age Group/Gender

11-under

12-15

16-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+