Memorial Day 5K - Siler City

MAY

23

2026

A Memorial Day 5k in Siler City on May 23, 2026 where runners wear the names of fallen soldiers to honor their memory. The event includes pre-race ceremonial elements and packet pickup at The Chatham Rabbit.

Sat 23 May 2026

Siler City, North Carolina

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5 kilometers

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Memorial Day 5k, Siler City

The Memorial Day 5k is scheduled for May 23, 2026 in Siler City, North Carolina. The event is listed as a 5K run and is held in the 27344 postal area. The listed entry fee for the 5k is $30 and the price increases after May 6, 2026.

The event emphasizes remembrance. Each runner is assigned the name of a fallen soldier to wear on their back so participants carry that memory through the course. Organizers describe the run as a time to reflect and to remember lives lost in service; the focus is on honoring those who can no longer run beside attendees rather than on times or awards.

Pre-race ceremonial elements are part of the event program; these include a presenting of the colors and the national anthem followed by brief remarks. Packet pickup is scheduled for race day at The Chatham Rabbit, 223 B N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC 27344.

The event location is given as 223 B N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC. Further event details are provided through the event listing and race information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km