80s Flashback 5K

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2026

Step back to the 80s for this annual 5K in Franklin, NC, benefiting Shriners Children's Greenville. The themed weekend includes a parade, concerts, and family-friendly fun. Choose between a timed competitive race or a non-timed run.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Franklin, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Information

The 80s Flashback 5K takes place on August 1, 2026 in Franklin, North Carolina at 877 Ulco Drive. It is part of the larger 80's Flashback Weekend celebration, which is in its 11th year.

Two event formats are offered for the 5 km distance:

80s Flashback 5K (Competitive/Timed)
80’s Flashback 5K (Not Timed)

The event is a fundraiser. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the 5K and the other weekend events are donated to Shriners Children's Greenville hospital. The organizer is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization.

Several related activities are listed as part of the 80's Flashback Weekend, including a pageant, a concert with a tribute band, a parade, and a party. The weekend also features raffle prizes, silent auctions, games, trivia, and a 50/50 cash drawing. All events are described as family-friendly.

Event shirts are available for registrants, but availability on race day is limited. A discount code for online registration is mentioned.

An awards ceremony is held after the last runner finishes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

80s Flashback 5k (competitive/timed)

5 km

80’s Flashback 5k (not Timed)