Band on the Run 5k - Reidsville
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Event overview
The Band on the Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run takes place on April 18, 2026, in Reidsville, NC 27320. This is the 14th annual running of the event. Distances offered:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile Fun Run
General registration for the 5K is $40. Student pricing is available at $30 for those who register before March 14; student pricing applies to ages 1–18 at checkout. The 1 Mile Fun Run entry is $20. Registration closes April 15, 2026.
Course, awards and logistics
The 5K course is 3.1 miles on a paved asphalt surface with a few hills winding through the outskirts of downtown Wentworth. Awards include 1st place overall male and female, plus the top three male and female finishers in these age groups: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+. Proceeds benefit the Rockingham County Middle School Band.
T-shirt and goody bag orders have a deadline of March 14. Race packets, including T-shirts and goody bags, are available the Friday before the race (3:30–4:30) or on race day. A course map and directions are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.