Water For People 5K - Raleigh
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Event overview
The 2026 Water For People 5K - Raleigh is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Apex, North Carolina. The event is a 5K held on the American Tobacco Trail; the course is described as flat and shaded. A virtual 5K option is offered for participants who cannot attend in person. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers.
Race details and logistics
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at Fleet Feet Raleigh - Ridgewood (3524 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607) and on race day at 1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex, NC 27523. Day-of registration is permitted and check-in is handled near the start/finish area.
Parking on White Oak Church Road is prohibited. Overflow parking will be provided at White Oak Baptist Church and Young Scholars Academy, with volunteer shuttles to the start area; walking from overflow lots is an option. Waterless pit-restroom facilities are available at the parking lot, and portable toilets will be located near the start/finish. Medics will be on site. Snacks and water will be provided to participants at the finish line.
Awards include gift cards from Fleet Feet for the fastest male and female in each age bracket. The largest team receives a trophy, and raffle prizes donated by local businesses will be available during the post-race celebration, which will include food trucks and drink specials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
