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Iredell Rise & Shine 5K

Name: Iredell Rise & Shine 5K
Start: 2026-04-25
End: 2026-04-25
Location: Statesville

Statesville, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event

Iredell County Parks and Recreation will host the Iredell Rise & Shine run on April 25, 2026 at Jennings Park in Statesville, NC. The event includes the following distances:

5K (Adult 18+ and Youth 0-17)
1 Mile Fun Run (Adult 18+ and Youth 0-17)

Details

The course is described as well marked and runs through nature trails and along sidewalks at Jennings Park. Strollers are allowed. The event is not pet friendly; pets must be left at home. Food trucks, vendor booths, and activities will be available before and after the runs.

Registration fees shown in the event information are: 5K adult $21, 5K youth $15, 1 Mile adult $16, and 1 Mile youth $12. Each event listing shows 246 spots remaining and a price increase scheduled after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

Event location: Jennings Park, 141 Deitz Rd, Statesville, NC 28625. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Statesville

Race information

Registration

5 km

Iredell Rise & Shine 5k

Iredell Rise & Shine 1 Mile Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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