3 running, fun run, swimming, and other events in Valdese, North Carolina
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Valdese
3 events in Valdese-
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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+
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 12 members.
[email protected] +1 828-413-4280