Events in Valdese, North Carolina | 2026-2027

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest [ultrasignup.com]
Sat, Oct 11, 2025

5k 10k 10 Miles Fun Run Run Trail
Valdese, North Carolina, United States
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Running For Restoration 5k [runsignup.com]
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Description

Join us for our annual 5k on April 4th, 2026

Time: 5k kicks off at 9am

Location Address: McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW Valdese, NC 28690

Purpose of event: Advocacy event to raise...

Join us for our annual 5k on April 4th, 2026

Time: 5k kicks off at 9am

Location Address: McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW Valdese, NC 28690

Purpose of event: Advocacy event to raise awareness for the humane treatment of incarcerated people in North Carolina.

Course description: Course starts with a slope and some large rock stairs, across a suspension bridge at .5 miles then follows the Valdese greenway on an easy gravel path, out and back.

Pricing: $35 early bird till March 1 , $40 normal till April 3, and $45 day of race

Shirt Deadline: March 23rd. Sizes XS-XXXLarge

Packet pickup dates/time: Packet Pick up Day of only starting at 7am till race begins at McGalliard Falls Park, 1400 Falls Road NW, Valdese, NC 28690

Awards breaks down:

1st Place Overall (male and female)

Age Group (male and female) 1st, 2nd, 3rd in age groups. 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

3.1 Miles 5k Gravel Run
1400 Falls Rd NW, Valdese, North Carolina, 28690, United States
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50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Come out to Valdese and join us for the 50th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great...

Come out to Valdese and join us for the 50th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great Waldensian Footrace features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival. All participants & guests are invited to take a cool, post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool. Enjoy local crafts, food, and great entertainment throughout the day.

Day of race registration is available from 7:00am to 7:45am. Race entry fees are $20 through March 1st; $25 from March 2nd through July 31st; and $30 through August 6th. Race day entries are $35. Students may enter the 5K or 10K for $15 through August 6th. Entries received after July 15th cannot be guaranteed a tee shirt. Register early, claim your preferred tee shirt size, and save!

1 Miles 5k 10k Fun Run Run Swim Walk
312 Massel Avenue, Valdese, North Carolina, 28690, United States
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