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Back in the Day 5K

Thomasville, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Back in the Day 5K is a nostalgic running event held at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, North Carolina. The race features a relatively flat, two-loop cross country course starting and ending at the East Davidson Football Stadium, with 80% paved surfaces and the remainder on grass and crushed gravel. Participants are encouraged to dress in attire from past decades, with awards for the best dressed. The event includes a 5K run and a Kids Run of 1/2K for children aged 1 to 10, both offering retro-themed medals. Awards are given for top finishers by age group, overall winners, and best dressed, with a bonus prize for breaking race records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Thomasville

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Run
Kids Run 1/2k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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