Learning Outside 5K Trail Run/Walk

Mebane, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event details

The Learning Outside 5K Trail Run/Walk and Kids Race takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Mebane, NC at Pluck Farm, 6901 NC-54 West, 27302. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5k Trail Run/Walk
  • 250 m Kids Race
  • 5k Run/Walk Virtual

Entry fees listed are $40 for the on-site 5k, and $20 for the kids race and the virtual 5k. Registration closes on March 7, 2026.

Course, logistics and purpose

The on-site 5k is run on the trails at Pluck Farm. The course includes trail terrain and mud and offers views of the property. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine. Steel String Brewery will open early at Pluck Farm to offer beverages after the event.

The event raises money for Learning Outside. Learning Outside runs year-round outdoor programs that connect children with the natural world, provide unhurried time outdoors for play and learning, and aim to serve children who do not have ready access to quality outdoor learning experiences. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk Virtual
5 km
5k Trail Run/walk
Kids Race 250m
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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