License to Fly 10k
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Event details
The License to Fly 10k takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Coats, North Carolina. The course begins and ends at the Senior Center located at 214 E Park St, Coats, NC 27521. The course is USAT&F certified and will be chip timed. This edition is the fifth running of the event. Entry fee listed is $30 and registration opens November 28, 2025.
Format, awards and series
Proceeds for the 2026 race will benefit the Coats Lions Club. Medals will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded in USAT&F 10-year groupings: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and up. The race is the first event in a Harnett County series that includes races in Erwin and Dunn; a bundle registration option for all three events is offered until 3/31/26 when registration for the first race closes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.