Selma Railroad Run 5K

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2026
Join the 50th annual Selma Railroad Run for a flat and fast 5K in downtown Selma. Receive a free race t-shirt, with optional timing and a kids' fun run. Dogs on leashes are welcome, and awards honor top finishers in various age groups.
Sat 19 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Selma Railroad Run 5K is a road running event in Selma, North Carolina. This edition marks the 50th annual race.

Course Details

The event features a 5K distance on a flat road course certified by USATF. The route starts and finishes at the corner of E. Waddell Street and N. Webb Street in downtown Selma.

Registration and Fees

Early bird registration is $25 per person until August 20, 2026, increasing to $35 after that date. All registrations include a short-sleeve race t-shirt, with size guaranteed for those registered before August 31, 2026.

Participation Options

Participants can choose to be timed with a race bib for an official finish time, or participate recreationally without timing. Dogs are permitted if kept on a leash. A separate 1/2 mile Kids Caboose Run is held for children, requiring no registration.

Awards

Awards are presented to the top runners in age and gender categories, as well as overall male and female winners. Age categories include 6-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.

Additional Features

Corporate and group team participation is encouraged. The event is professionally timed by Run The East, LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km