Join us for our 4th Annual Run the Branch 5k! Participants are welcome to walk, jog, or run beginning at Municipal Park, going down Sam's Branch Greenway and back!
Registration: $30 Early Bird March 1 - April 15 (guaranteed shirt); $45 April 16 - Race Day (if not full).
Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
2026 Tot Trot - ages 6 and under. Participants will participate in a short (0.1) untimed run across the event lawn and back. All participants will receive a ribbon (optional t-shirt add on at check out - $10). Tot trot will take place at 9:45.
For full race details including race map and registration, visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Clayton/RuntheBranch5k
Packet pickup will be available at the following locations:
Thursday, May 7th
Deep River Brewing Company
700 W Main Street #102
Clayton, NC 27520
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors - McNutt Orthodontics, Image Builders, Clayton Area Runners, Farva Eats Meal Prep Co., Deep River Brewing Co.
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