15 running, fun run, and walking events in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, fun run, and walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• The Brian Battle Foundation Presents: Still Standing 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  Join us for our annual 5K Walk/Run as we come together in strength, remembrance, and community. This event is about showing up, moving forward, and honoring resilience—no matter where you are in your...

  Join us for our annual 5K Walk/Run as we come together in strength, remembrance, and community. This event is about showing up, moving forward, and honoring resilience—no matter where you are in your journey.

  Hosted by The Brian Battle Foundation, this 5K is a time to walk or run with purpose while supporting our mission of mentorship, second chances, and community empowerment. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply coming out to support the cause, this event is for everyone.

  This is a walk/run event, and participants are encouraged to go at their own pace—fast, slow, or somewhere in between.

  Check-in will begin at 7:00 AM, and the race will start promptly at 8:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time for check-in and pre-race prep.

  Participants can expect a welcoming atmosphere, music, light refreshments, and encouragement along the route. Awards will be presented to top finishers, and raffle prizes will be available, adding an extra element of fun and excitement for participants and supporters.

  This event will take place rain or shine.

  Come walk. Come run. Come stand with us—because together, we’re still standing.

  Registration:

  Until April 1st – $30

  April 1st–Race Day – $35

  All participants will receive a participation medal

  Awards:

  • Top 5 Overall Male Finishers will receive custom award medals.

  • Top 5 Overall Female Finishers will receive custom award medals.

  • All registered participants will receive a participation medal in recognition of their support and completion of the event.

  Awards are based on overall finish order and are not separated by age group. The focus of this event is community participation, encouragement, and honoring perseverance.

  Additional raffle prizes will be available for participants.

  5k Run Walk

  174 Old Mill Rd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27803, United States
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• Brighter Together Color Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  Come join us for a fun filled morning at Rocky Mount Academy! There will be a 5K Color Run as well as a Fun Run. In addition to these events, there will be Food Trucks and a Kids Zone. Most...

  Come join us for a fun filled morning at Rocky Mount Academy! There will be a 5K Color Run as well as a Fun Run. In addition to these events, there will be Food Trucks and a Kids Zone. Most importantly, every dollar raised from the event will go to support hands-on learning experiences for children within Rocky Mount Academy's Exceptional Eagles Program. T-Shirts are included with race registration in both the 5K and Fun Run. If you are not running and wish to purchase a t-shirt, you can fill out this form. To register as a sponsor click this link.

  We ask that you please do not bring any pets to the event unless they are a trained service animal.

  3.1 Miles Fun Run Run

  1313 Avondale Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States
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• Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (18) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills is a trail race starting at the Rocky Mount Mills to raise money for Ripe For Revival. Ripe For Revival is a 501(C)3 non-profit located in Rocky Mount NC. Our mission...

  Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills is a trail race starting at the Rocky Mount Mills to raise money for Ripe For Revival. Ripe For Revival is a 501(C)3 non-profit located in Rocky Mount NC. Our mission is to Revive Communities through Food by bridging the gap between farm excess and food access.

  The 5K will start and finish in the Rocky Mount Mills parking lot and you will run less then a half mile to and from the bike trails at battle park in which a majority of the race will be taking place. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE.

  Early Packet Pickup:

  Early pickup with be Friday 5/01/2026. You will be able to pick your packet from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the big blue tent near water tower. There will be Live music in the evening at the Rocky Mount Mills as well! Address is same as race day!

  RACE DAY:

  Packets can be picked up starting 7:30 am and race will start at 9:00! Every runner with get a T-shirt in a size of there choice up until the date listed. After that date you can receive a shirt after the race from the sizes that are left. Each runner who finishes will get a finishers medal. There will also be age group awards roughly being 10 year age gaps. There will be live music at The Mills the night of race day as well!

  Age groups Male and Female:

  6-9

  10-15

  16-20

  21-29

  30-39

  40-49

  50-59

  60-69

  70+

  Quick timelapse and look into what the trails look like:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdcPGwZzPVM

  3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail

  1151 Falls Rd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States
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• Tackle the Tar [tacklethetar.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:45 AM

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  On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount is hosting the annual TACKLE THE TAR 5K Obstacle Course Race & Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. Our first heat begins with...

  On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount is hosting the annual TACKLE THE TAR 5K Obstacle Course Race & Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. Our first heat begins with our Kid’s 1-mile fun run at 8:45 A.M. and festivities will continue until noon.

  All proceeds from this event go directly to the funding of college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount Area. Since 2016, thanks to you, we have raised and awarded over $510,000 in scholarships to youth in our community. Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of so many!

  Tackle the Tar is a 5K Obstacle Course Race that begins at the Rocky Mount Sports complex and courses through historic Battle Park and the E.B. Grain Company property. It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 20+ OBSTACLES to overcome. All racers will receive: T-shirt, medal, one free beer (if over 21), and goodie bag.

  1 Miles 3.1 Miles Fun Run Run

  600 Independence Dr, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27804, United States
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• Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (23) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

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  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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• Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49) [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site...

  Race Information

  The race starts at 8:30 AM.

  Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

  All runners must register on RunSignup.

  No on-site registration.

  5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601

  The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

  The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

  The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

  Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039

  The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).

  The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

  Course Time Limit

  3 hours and 30 minutes.

  Finisher Medals

  https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

  Shirt and Gear Shop

  https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

  Best Costume

  https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

  Series Points

  https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

  Awards

  https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

  Frequently Asked Questions and Information

  https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

  US Road Running

  https://usroadrunning.com

  5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run

  799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 27801, United States
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