4 walking events in Stanly County, North Carolina
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4 events in Stanly County-
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 3:00 PMSee full details
7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT EVENT!
PACKET PICK UP SATURDAY, MARCH 14 @ WEST STANLY CENTER LOCATED IN THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER FROM 9am-12pm.
Senior Center is Located at 213 Town Center Dr. in Locust, NC.
Fast Fresh Course - Green Themed - Shamrock Race Bibs - Finish Line Snacks from Sassy Cake - Chip Timed By Clockwork Timing
Thank you to the first 100 that registered for the Locust Lucky Leprechaun. You will receive a pair of St. Patrick's Day Socks in your race packet!
Always a First Class and Well Organized Event! Locust is a very short drive from Charlotte and Concord to drive over for a race.
PACKET PICK UP DETAILS TO FOLLOW
7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
Join us on March 15th at 3pm for the 8th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk in Locust Town Center in Locust, NC. A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood!
Get your Green On and dress in the spirit of Saint Patrick. Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire, prizes for best dressed Leprechaun! @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race, course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost. :)
10-year Age Group Awards - Fast Course - Great Volunteers - Lots of Door Prizes - Race is Chip Timed by Clockwork Racing - Post Race Sweets from Sassy Cakes
Age Groups
10 & under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Proceeds to Benefit the Stanly County YMCA's West Stanly Senior Center
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Sat, May 23, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
🍇 Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K Walk/Run 🍇
Run the hills. Sip the reward.
Join us for the inaugural Stony Mountain Vineyard 5K Walk/Run, a scenic and challenging race set among the rolling hills and beautiful views of Stony Mountain Vineyard.
🗓 Race Details
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Location:
26370 Mountain Ridge Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
🏃♀️ The Course
This is a fun but challenging out-and-back course featuring several hills—perfect for runners looking to push themselves and walkers who enjoy a rewarding climb. Expect stunning vineyard and mountain views throughout the race.
Here is the Route: Route
🍷 Post-Race Celebration
All participants 21 and over will enjoy:
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FREE wine tasting at Stony Mountain Vineyard
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FREE commemorative wine glass
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Relax, celebrate your finish, and soak in the views after crossing the line.
🏅 Awards
Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group:
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14 & Under
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15–19
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20–29
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30–39
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40–49
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50–59
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60 & Over
Race will NOT be chip timed. It will be manually timed by Out & Back Timing.
❤️ Giving Back
All proceeds from the race benefit the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club, supporting the local running community.
ℹ️ Additional Info
Race is rain or shine
No refunds
🤝 Sponsor
Proudly sponsored by Stony Mountain Vineyard
👉 Stony Mountain Vineyards
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
🌟 Join the Movement, Make a Difference! 🌟
The Albemarle Rotary Club proudly presents the 5th Annual Race to Remember 5K & 1-Mile Walk — an uplifting event dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research through Rotary’s nonprofit, C.A.R.T. (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) 💜🧠
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026
📍 Start 8:00 AM/ Finish: Field beside the YMCA Pavilion
👟 Scenic Route: Wind through beautiful historic downtown Albemarle and surrounding neighborhoods
🚗 Parking: Available near Y Park, Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N. Second St.), & the lot across from the pavilion
🏅 Awards: Top 3 in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
💯 Every step makes a difference!
Proceeds and all donations go directly to Alzheimer’s and dementia research—no overhead, just impact.
🧢 Race Shirt Reminder:
Register by 6/5 to get your shirt on race day!
Late registrations? No worries—your shirt will be available for pickup at Uwharrie Dash or mailed for just $3.
Race Packet Pickup 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Uwharrie Dash 154 South1st Street, ALbemarle, NC 28001 and on Race Morning
👣 Whether you’re running for a loved one, chasing a PR, or walking in support — let’s race for a reason.
Because memories are worth fighting for! 💜🏃♂️🚶♀️
#RaceToRemember #EndAlz #RotaryCART #RunForACause #AlbemarleEvents #UwharrieDash
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Sun, Dec 06, 2026 at 3:00 PMSee full details
Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2026
The Locust Elfie 5K will be held on December 6th, 2026. This festive event will get you in the Christmas Spirit! Early-Bird Registration is only $20.00 until March 23. First 100 people that register get a pair of Christmas/Elfie Socks!
A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood! Enjoy a race certified course that has been NEW & IMPROVED! Help us welcome December & the upcoming Holidays to Locust, NC! Wear your favorite Christmas attire, prizes for best dressed Elfie! @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race. Course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost. :)
There will be Overall Awards for the TOP 3 MALES & TOP 3 FEMALES. Age group awards include both Male & Female Categories: 10 & Under,
11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76+
***PACKET PICK UP WILL BE SATURDAY before the race December 5, 2026. @ THE WEST STANLY SENIOR CENTER located in the Locust Town Center. We will let you know if they are in their new building by then! PLEASE NOTE, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE RUNNERS JOINING US FROM OUT OF TOWN. Packet pick up is allowed race day!
If you are local, we encourage you to pick up Saturday in order to avoid congestion Race Day. We're very excited to see all of you!!
Please use parking lots as much as possible on Race Day. They are located behind the main buildings in the Town Center. We would prefer you keep the streets along the course as free as possible to ensure the safety of our runners. Orange Cones will mark the spaces we want you to definitely avoid!