Run to the Rhythm Trail 5K

MAY
9
2026
Hit the trails at Northwood High School in Pittsboro on Saturday May 9 for the Run to the Rhythm Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk. Scenic wooded paths, gentle hills and an event T shirt plus goodie bag make this a perfect family friendly outing.
Sat 9 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K - trail race
  • 1-Mile - Fun Run/Walk

All registered participants are to receive an official event T-shirt and a goodie bag; participants registered by April 1, 2026 are guaranteed a T-shirt and swag bag, and those who register after April 1 may receive items based on availability. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC.

Course, fees and awards

The course follows the school’s cross country/trail system with wooded paths, grassy fields and packed dirt trails. The route includes gentle rolling hills and flat stretches; the start and finish are located near the school track.

Registration fees listed are:

  • Early registration for the 5K - $30 by April 1
  • Early registration for the 1-Mile - $20 by April 1
  • 5K - $40 after April 1
  • 1-Mile - $30 after April 1

Awards for both distances include overall winners in Male, Female, Non-Binary and Wheelchair/Adaptive (1st place) and top two in age groups 12 & under, 13–17, and 18+. Overall winners are excluded from age-group awards to prevent duplicate awards. Location address: 310 Northwood High School Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k
Run to the Rhythm 1-Mile Fun Run/walk