Come visit Historic Mayberry and run our 20th Annual 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run #5KOTG co-hosted by Reeves Community Foundation and Mount Airy City Schools the weekend of the 59th Annual Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival!
This year's course starts at Riverside Park and runs the newest section of the Granite City Greenway, along Lovill's Creek to the SouthData parking lot and back. The 59th Annual Downtown Mount Airy Autumn Leaves Festival is within walking distance in Historic Mount Airy, NC on race weekend. This race is a very popular event year after year. Come see why!! Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome.
All 5K on the Greenway participants receive a custom finisher's medal!
2024 Race Medals
Event Schedule
5K Race/Walk 8:00AM
1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:45 AM
Race Awards 9:15 AM
Registration Fees:
5K Adult
Early Registration by 9/21: $33
Standard Registration 9/22-10/12: $38
5K Youth (Under 18) - $28
1/2 Mile Fun Run (Under 10) - $15
Applicants registered by September 21st are guaranteed a long-sleeve performance race shirt.
All fees are non-refundable. Race runs rain or shine!
Run/Walk individually or be part of a TEAM!
Run the 5K and be eligible for individual awards, or to be included in the 5K Fitness Challenge, choose the 5K Run/Walk registration option and select the option to Create a New Team or Join an Existing Team during registration.
Staff, Students, and Family of Mount Airy City Schools
Show your BEAR pride and help support your students and teachers. Race proceeds help provide teacher grants!
Early Packet Pickup
Packets may be picked up at Mount Airy Parks & Recreation/Reeves Community Center on Friday, October 10th from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Registration will also be available by cash, check or credit card (credit card processing fee applies).
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Pick up packets and register before the race at Riverside Park, October 11th from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM. Registration fees may be paid by cash, check or credit card (credit card processing fee applies).
Granite City Greenway course route
5K Awards
Cash Prizes for Overall Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Male/Female Age Divisions 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: 10 & Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over
The 5K race is chip-timed by Go! Sports Timing. Overall awards will be based on gun time. Age group awards will be based on chip time.
5K Team Fitness Challenge Award: Prize for the fastest team finish awarded based on the average time of the top 5 team members based on gun time.
Showers and dressing rooms are available at Mount Airy Parks and Recreation/Reeves Community Center at Intersection of Pine Street (Hwy 89) and Renfro Street (Business 52). Address: 113 S. Renfro Street, Mount Airy.
Our area has many things to offer - go to www.visitmayberry.com to find out more!
You may also like the following events from Mount Airy Parks & Recreation:
- Next Friday, 23rd May, 12:00 pm, Kids Fest 2025! in Mount Airy
- This November, 8th November, 07:45 am, Mayberry Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in Mount Airy
- This December, 13th December, 09:00 am, Rosy Cheeks 5K & Fun Run 2025 in Mount Airy
Also check out other
Sports events in Mount Airy,
Festivals in Mount Airy,
Workshops in Mount Airy.
