80s Flashback 5K

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2026

Run the 80s Flashback 5K in Franklin, NC and relive retro vibes with a parade, live music, and family fun. Enjoy race day packet pickup and post race awards while supporting Shriners Children Greenville as all proceeds benefit the hospital.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Franklin, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 80s Flashback 5K is a 5-kilometre road race held in Franklin, North Carolina. The race is part of the larger 80s Flashback Weekend, which includes a parade, live music events, and other community activities. Organizers describe the weekend as family friendly and include additional attractions such as raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 cash drawing.

Logistics and charity

The event location is listed as 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC 28734. Registration for the 5K is listed with an entry fee of $30; the fee increases after June 30, 2026. Registration and race packet pick-up are available on race day. An awards ceremony is held after the final runner crosses the finish line. The event is presented as a fundraiser: organizers state that 100% of proceeds from the race and related weekend events will be donated to Shriners Children’s Greenville (Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children). The weekend is run by a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km