80s Flashback 5K
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Event overview
The 80s Flashback 5K takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Franklin, North Carolina, at 877 Ulco Drive. The event offers a 5K in two formats: a competitive/timed option and a not-timed option. Entry fees listed for the events are $30 for the competitive/timed 5K and $25 for the not-timed 5K, with prices scheduled to increase after June 30, 2026. Race-day registration and packet pick-up begin on the day of the event. An awards ceremony will be held after the last participant crosses the finish line. The organizer states that proceeds from the event will be donated to Shriners Children’s Greenville.
Weekend program and fundraising
The 5K is part of the 80’s Flashback Weekend, noted as the 11th year of the weekend celebration. Other scheduled events around the weekend include a pageant on July 26 at Currahee Brewing Co., a Bon Jovi tribute evening on July 31 at a venue on Iotla Street, and a parade on August 1 on East Main Street. Weekend activities will include raffle prizes, silent auction items, games and trivia, and a 50/50 cash raffle. The organizer describes all events as family friendly and indicates that 100% of proceeds from the weekend’s events will be donated to Shriners Children’s Greenville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
