17 walking events in Greensboro, North Carolina

Get Ready to Run (or Walk!) for a Paws-itively Great Cause!

Join us for the Waggin' Wild 5K Rescue Run-Walk—a tail-wagging good time for all ages, and yes, pets are welcome! Whether you're a serious runner, casual walker, or just in it for the puppy kisses, this event has something for everyone—including our crowd-favorite 1-Mile Fun Run!

📍 Where: Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro

📅 When: Saturday, March 7

🕘 Race Day Packet Pickup: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

🏃‍♂️ 5K Start: 10:30 AM

🏃‍♀️ Fun Run Start: 10:35 AM

Leash up your furry friends and come out for a fun-filled morning of fitness, fundraising, and four-legged friends! Stick around after the race for awesome awards, prizes, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of ways to celebrate your support of local pet rescues.

Your participation helps provide vital care for pets in our program and supports efforts to reduce animal overpopulation in our community.

Let’s lace up, leash up, and make a difference—one paw at a time!

Event Times:

• 9:00 - 10:00 - On-site Registration and Packet Pickup

• 9:30 - Our "photo booth" will be setup for you to drop in and get your individual, group or pet shot.

• 9:30 to 10:40 - Raffle Open: You will receive 2 free raffle tickets with your registration! Additional tickets available for purchase.

Raffle winners are drawn during the race and marked so check items after you finish!

• 10:30 - 5K will start on paved Greenway.

• 10:35 - Fun Run will start on paved Greenway.

The start is at the Wildlife Center in Bur-mil Park.

We encourage everyone to bring their dogs for this run-walk to benefit spay/neuter/medical assistance and rescue pets.

Please NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES for safety of runners.

• 11:45 AM - Recovery food, Runner/Walker/Pet Awards, Prizes and Raffle announcements

Race Goodies:

All competitors who register early will receive the Waggin' Wild T-Shirt and Race Bag. (late registration and day of only while supplies last)

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers overall in both Men's and Women's categories, as well as the first-place finishers among men and women in each age group. Awards will be presented to the top 3 dogs that cross the finish line in the 5K.

WE HIGHLY SUGGEST REGISTERING AND PICK UP PACKET/TEE BEFORE RACE

Thursday, March 5

6pm-8pm

All Pets Considered

2614 Battleground Ave, Greensboro

Friday, March 6

3pm-6pm

Fleet Feet Greensboro

3731 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro

RACE DAY

9:00 am - 9:45 am - Packet Pickup

The 5K race is chip timed by Junction 311 Endurance Sports.

5K:

The 5K will start at 10:30 AM.

Race will begin at Wildlife Center.

Participants will receive a T-Shirt and Race Bag.

PLEASE NOTE When lining up for 5k

• Runners

• Runners with dogs

• Walkers and walkers with dogs

**Please keep dogs close and NO retractable leashes for the safety of others

Fun Run:

The Fun Run will start at 10:35 AM over a course of one mile.

Race will begin at Wildlife Center.

Participants will receive a T-Shirt and Race Bag.

Registration Fees:

$30.00 - 5K early bird through July 31.

$35.00 - 5K Aug 1 - Dec 31

$40.00 - 5K Jan 1, 2026 - Race Day

$25.00 - Fun Run 1-miler early bird through July 31

$27.50 - Fun Run Aug 1 - Dec 31

$30.00 - Fun Run Jan 1, 2026 - Race Day

*Registration Fees are Non-Refundable

*TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT - must be registered by FEB 23rd

Participation Rules:

For your dog’s safety, and to make this event enjoyable for all, participants must abide by the rules listed below. We encourage the participation of dogs that are well adjusted to crowds and noisy environments with large numbers of people and other dogs.

• Dog(s) must be current on all shots and rabies vaccination.

• Dog(s) must wear an ID Tag.

• No dog(s) in heat and no aggressive dogs.

• Dog must be leashed (6ft. max length) & in control. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES PLEASE.

• You must pick up after your dog. Disposable bags will be provided if needed.

Do you like to run (or walk)? Do you love to drink beer? Do you think St Patrick's Day should be a week-long national holiday?

Us too. And we have the perfect event for you!

The Running of the Leprechauns starts at Oden Brewing in Greensboro, NC and tours the UNCG campus before ending back at Oden Brewing for the soon-to-be famous Saturday before St. Paddy's Leprechaun celebration. This is a chip-timed event and a part of The Race Series. All finishers receive series points for participation!

Not feeling the full 5K? Check out the "Leprechaun Stroll". You will participate in an untimed walk through parts of the course (less than 1 mile) and still get the race swag bag, race shirt (while supplies are available), and one delicious brew.

NEW in 2026, bring in the kiddos out for the Leprechaun Kids Dash! This short course is untimed and design for youth 8 and under.

Race giveaways for all participants include a commemorative short-sleeved blend shirt (while supplies last), a special finisher’s gift, AND a craft beer from Oden Brewing (21+ up). Awards ceremony will take place at Oden! By the way, we are family/stroller & pet friendly too!

You can also be a part of the fun without the run and volunteer or just come spectate! All are welcome at this event.

Think you've got what it takes to be the best dressed Leprechaun?

All are invited to participate. Top leprechaun, as decided by the judges, will receive $75 gift card to Oden Brewing! Come dressed to impress!

Best dressed signups are 8:30 AM-10:30 AM race day ONLY with judging and awards immediately following the awards ceremony.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Otis & Wawa Kilometers Over Cancer Tournament Trot + Fitness Festival:

• Get involved: run/walk a 1-miler or donate as a Supporter

• Workout: Choose between a 40min HIIT and/or Yoga pop-up class

• Select your favorite ACC team during signup - the school with the most votes will win our annual Kilometers Cup!

Our mission is two-fold: to support earlier detection for breast cancer and to empower women.

Greensboro is home to many ACC Tournaments each spring – a celebration of sports that brings fans from across the US. It’s a chance to celebrate the achievements of women, creating an ideal opportunity to honor and support breast cancer research. A portion of all event proceeds will benefit Earlier.org - Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test® - the nation's only nonprofit breast cancer organization focused solely on identifying an earlier biological detection test for breast cancer.

1 mile Fun Run/Walk - $25 ($20 until 3/1/26)

Not a long-distance runner? That’s fine. Grab some friends and join us on race day for the 1 mile run or walk and enjoy the festivities. Includes race event hat. (Dogs are welcome to join you in your 1 mile)

HIIT Class - $20 ($15 until 3/18/26)

A 40 minute high-intensity interval training workout led by ISI Greensboro. (Bring a mat)

Yoga Class - $20 ($15 until 3/18/26)

A 40 minute yoga session led by Greensboro Power Studios - providing transformative power yoga and strength training that challenges the body, engages the mind, and uplifts the spirit. (Bring a mat)

All Fitness Ticket - $55 ($45 until 3/18/26)

An all-inclusive ticket which includes all 3 workouts at a discount: 1 mile fun run/walk, HIIT Class, and Yoga class.

Support A Survivor! - $35

If you’re not a runner or can’t be there on race day, you can still support the cause and vote for your favorite ACC team! A race event hat will be provided to the survivor and shipped to you.

Would you like to provide additional support? Donate now to Earlier.org - Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test®.

More about Earlier.org - Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test®: Since 1995, Earlier.org has awarded over $5 million in research seed grants at prestigious institutions across the country and around the world. Learn more at www.earlier.org.

The Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro (DSNGG) invites you and your family to participate in its 8th annual 5K walk/run, in honor of World Down Syndrome Day!

People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome, so this race has a little something EXTRA too – Official times will be recorded at the 5K finish line, then runners will go on to DASH an extra 0.1-mile to finish at 3.21 miles, in honor of the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome present in people with Down syndrome. And if you’re lucky, you may be accompanied through the second finish line by DASHers with Down syndrome to cheer you on and thank you for your support

Event proceeds will benefit the DSNGG in its efforts to support individuals with Down syndrome (Ds) and their families in our community. By participating, you can help the DSNGG continue to provide many programs and events to our families, from providing welcome bags for new parents in the hospital to hosting speakers for our parents on topics, such as special education rights and financial planning. The DSNGG also offers financial assistance and scholarships to families who need help providing medical or therapeutic services for their children with Ds.

Runners are encouraged to take part in the Lots of Socks campaign, wearing brightly colored socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock … even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes! The choice is yours, but we ask you to join us wearing something which people will ask you about so that you can tell them all about World Down Syndrome Day. (Find more information at https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/lots-of-socks)

Did you know that people with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome? Most people have two copies of 23 different chromosomes, but individuals with Down syndrome are born with three copies of the 21st chromosome (the medical term for this is Trisomy 21). That's it … only one chromosome difference! So for awareness and support, we are adding to a traditional 5K (3.1-mile) run a short extra 0.11-mile “dash” in honor of the extra chromosome in those with Down syndrome for a total distance of 3.21 miles!!! Again, your official time will be captured at the 5K finish line; the extra Dash is just for fun!

The PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway will take place on March 28, 2026, on the airport’s 9,000-foot parallel runway. This certified run benefits The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Open Door Ministries of High Point.

Everyone is invited to run or walk on the runway. The flat and smooth surface is ideal for achieving a personal best time, and the course is wheelchair accessible and baby stroller friendly. This event offers a unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the airport and runways, available only once a year.

Due to the secure location and safety reasons, bikes, rollerblades, and inline skates are not allowed. Additionally, dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited.

Join us for the Freedom Forward Juneteen 5K, a celebration of wellness, resilience, and collective progress. This isn’t just a race — it’s a movement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or starting from the couch, our Recliner to 5K Training teams are designed to meet you where you are. Over the weeks leading up to the event, participants will train together, build healthy habits, and stay motivated through community support — because wellness is better when we move together. On race day, come experience a family-friendly celebration complete with a 5K run, a 1-mile fun walk, music, vendors, and activities for all ages. Walk it. Jog it. Run it. However you show up, you belong here. This event honors Juneteenth through action — increasing access to wellness opportunities, promoting health equity, and strengthening community connections. 👟 Join a Recliner to 5K Training team 🎉 Register for the run or walk 🤝 Move with purpose. Move with us.

New Garden Friends School (NGFS) is the Triad’s only independent preschool–grade 12 school grounded in the long-held values and excellence of extraordinary Friends schools and we’re inviting the entire community to celebrate with us!

Join us for NGFS’s Annual 5K Run/Walk (or intentional movement of your choice!) and 1-Mile Cubs Course, paired with a community festival full of fun for all ages. This joyful event is part of the NGFS Fund for Friends initiative, our most important fundraiser of the year, supporting field trips, service learning, athletics, and overnight experiences that bring learning to life.

The morning kicks off with the Cubs Course, followed by the 5K Run/Walk. While runners and walkers are on the course, the celebration continues with family-friendly activities, games, and festivities throughout the campus. Bring your family, your bestie, your kids or even your favorite four-legged partner and move, play, and celebrate together!

All participants receive a t-shirt.

Register by Friday, April 1st to guarantee your 5K shirt!

Come for the movement, stay for the festival, and be part of a day filled with community, connection, and purpose.

Looking for a fun and challenging 5K in Greensboro, North Carolina? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pig Pounder 5K! This Sunday afternoon road race is held at the Pig Pounder Brewery, perfect for runners, walkers, and families. This USATF-certified 5K course offers a fast, flat route through Greensboro, making it ideal for personal records or an enjoyable first-time 5K experience. The race is part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series, giving participants a chance to collect one-of-a-kind medals and be part of a larger racing challenge.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or joining with friends and family, the Pig Pounder 5K delivers a family-friendly and stroller-friendly race experience with post-race refreshments, prizes, and a lively finish line celebration.

Why Run the Pig Pounder 5K

• USATF-certified 5K course in Greensboro – perfect for runners of all levels

• Family-friendly and stroller-friendly – ideal for kids, families, and beginners

• Post-race celebration with local beer and refreshments at Pig Pounder Brewery

• Custom race shirt and finisher medal for all participants

• Part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series – earn collectible medals

• Convenient Sunday afternoon start time – sleep in, enjoy breakfast, and still race

The Pig Pounder 5K Greensboro is the perfect combination of running, community, and springtime fun. Whether you’re looking for a Greensboro 5K race, a family-friendly 5K in North Carolina, or a USATF-certified road race, this event has something for everyone. Register today to join the fun and be part of the 2026 Trivium NC Road Mega Medal Series!

5K Run/Walk and Kids 1-Mile Obstacle Course Fun Run

We are back to our usual USATF certified 5K route!

The obstacle course fun run will be geared toward ages 5-12, but older and younger are welcome! No strollers allowed on the Obstacle Course.

Parents, please join your little ones! Racers will be grouped into age-appropriate heats (starting at 10:30 a.m.), but families are encouraged to run together.

SCHEDULE

Packet Pick-Up

• Thursday, April 16th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Field House/Concessions Area, GDS campus

• Late pickup on Race Day from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Day School track

Race Day April 18, 2026

• 7:30-8:30 a.m.- Late Registration

• 8:45 a.m.- Warm-Up

• 9:00 a.m.- 5K Bengal Dash Run/Walk (chipped timed)

• 9:45 a.m. approximate- 5K Awards Ceremony (must be present to receive award)

• 10:30 a.m. approximate- Kids' Obstacle Fun Run heats begin (no strollers)

T-Shirt

Limited numbers available. Register by April 1st to get your size!

The Miles of Legacy 5K is a meaningful community run founded by sisters on a mission and the Bernice H Price Foundation, Inc.—created in honor of their mother and in remembrance of all loved ones lost to cancer. What began from loss has grown into a movement of hope, healing, and support.

This family-friendly 5K welcomes runners, walkers, children, and supporters of all ages. We invite families to come together, bring photos or memories of loved ones, and turn the day into a celebration of life, strength, and legacy.

While we proudly honor those impacted by breast cancer, this race recognizes all cancers. Participants are encouraged—but not required—to wear the color representing the cancer they are supporting as a visible symbol of love and remembrance.

All proceeds from the Miles of Legacy 5K will benefit students who have lost a parent or loved one to cancer, helping them continue their education while honoring the legacy left behind.

Join us as we run with purpose, walk in remembrance, and move forward together—one mile at a time.

Welcome to the 5th annual Elm Street Athletic Festival! Headlined by a 10 mile grand tour of Greensboro's central boulevard and surrounding neighborhoods, A portion of the proceeds benefit local a soon to be announced brain cancer foundation, who support our region's brain and spine tumor patients and providers. In addition to the 10 mile run, there will be a 5k run, a 1 mile youth run, and a 1 mile Survivors, Healers and Heroes Walk for brain tumor patients, their families, friends, caretakers, as well as those who will walk in remembrance of a loved one.

Join us for the 2026 NC AAZK Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild on Saturday, May 30, with a 7:30 am start at Jaycee Park in Greensboro, NC.

This race is hosted by NC AAZK, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. AAZK is a nonprofit volunteer organization made up of professional zookeepers and others dedicated to animal care, conservation, and education. This event supports conservation efforts locally and around the world.

Proceeds from the race benefit the following conservation organizations:

• Turtle Survival Alliance

• Anteaters and Highways

• Piedmont Land Conservancy

• NC AAZK

Course Description

The 5K course winds through Country Park in Greensboro and the Greensboro Science Center's zoo. The route is fully paved with rolling terrain and plenty of scenery along the way.

The start is located at the Jaycee Park parking lot, and the finish is located near the Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel, making it easy for friends and family to cheer you on. Spectators will not be permitted on the course inside the GSC during the race, but are allowed in Country Park.

Please visit the City of Greensboro Jaycee Park website for directions. Parking will be at Jaycee Park (3899 Jaycee Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455). Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate for the safety of the runners.

Restrictions

Race will take place rain or shine, and the registration fee is nonrefundable.

Walkers welcome! Participants must be able to complete the course within 90 minutes (~28 min/mile pace).

Strollers are allowed. Please be aware that some areas of the course may be narrow with uneven surfaces.

Only service animals are allowed at the GSC. Please leave all other animals at home!

Participant Information

This event is open to all ages and abilities. Runners and walkers are welcome. Participants must be able to complete the course within 90 minutes, which is when the course closes.

Adult price:

$40.00

Youth price (under 18):

$35.00

Online Registration Fee Includes:

Timing chip, a race t-shirt, and general admission pass to the Greensboro Science Center.

Race Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

6:30 am - Packet pick-up begins

7:30 am - Race begins

Awards will be given to the overall top three male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age categories: 12 and under; 13-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 and over.

Registration is limited to 500 participants.

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K – Night Race in Downtown Greensboro

Get ready for a unique 5K night race in downtown Greensboro! The Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K is a USA Track & Field-certified 5K that offers runners, walkers, and families a fun and engaging evening of racing through the heart of Greensboro. Set against the backdrop of historic streets and city lights, this family-friendly night race combines the excitement of a competitive 5K with the lively atmosphere of a speakeasy-themed post-race celebration. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a night out with friends, or introducing your kids to racing, the Speakeasy 5K is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss.

Why People Run the Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K:

• Nighttime fun – Experience the thrill of running under the city lights on a USATF-certified course.

• Downtown Greensboro course – A scenic route through the city streets that highlights the charm and energy of downtown.

• Family-friendly event – Open to all ages, making it perfect for runners, walkers, and youth participants.

• Speakeasy vibes – After the race, join us at our very own speakeasy featuring live jazz music, cocktails crafted with award-winning spirits from Fainting Goat Spirits, or a refreshing cold brew from SouthEnd Brewing.

• Custom finisher medal – Every participant earns a memorable medal, perfect for collectors and first-timers. Medal is also part of the North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series!

• Engaging community experience – Cheer on your friends, volunteer, or join as a spectator to be part of the excitement.

• Perfect for all fitness levels – Whether you’re a seasoned runner, new to 5Ks, or just looking for a fun night out, this race welcomes everyone.

The Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K is more than a race—it’s a night of fun, community, music, and unforgettable memories. Sign up today to be part of one of Greensboro’s most unique 5K experiences!

Fun Fourth Freedom Run is kicking off a full day of festivities in Downtown Greensboro on Saturday July 4th, 2026.

There truly is an event distance for any and everyone!

10K - 5K - 1 mile fun run/walk. All events include a shirt!

NO EXCUSES TO MISS OUT!

Participants can enjoy post run celebrations in beautiful Center City Park with music, libations (for those 21+) and more.

Stay downtown post-race for more Live Music and Fun Fourth Festival Fun!