Burnsville Fit Families 5K

MAY
2
2026
Join a family oriented community race through downtown Burnsville North Carolina. This 5k event welcomes runners, walkers, and leashed dogs, offering free participation for all youth under 18 years old.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Burnsville Fit Families 5K Run/Walk is a community event held in Burnsville, North Carolina. This fitness-oriented race takes participants through the downtown area, starting and finishing at the Burnsville Town Square. The event is organized by Partners Aligned Toward Health and focuses on promoting healthy habits and physical activity within the local community.

Participants can choose from the following distance:

  • 5 km Run/Walk

Participation and Regulations

The race is open to various types of participants, including runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. Youth under the age of 18 are eligible to participate in the 5 km event for free. For the safety of all participants, bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades are not permitted on the course. Baby strollers are allowed but must be positioned at the back of the starting pack. Well-behaved, socialized dogs are also permitted provided they remain on a leash at all times.

Timing and Logistics

The race is professionally timed by We Run Events using B-tags attached to the official race bibs. Results are available post-race through on-site kiosks or QR codes. All participants must be officially registered and display their bib throughout the event. While headphones are permitted, organizers require participants to remain alert to traffic patterns and course directions, particularly at major intersections. Packet pickup and late registration take place on the morning of the event at the Town Square. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk