Stride United

Burlington, United States • 18 Oct 2025

Event overview

Stride United is a community 5K run/walk held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Burlington, North Carolina. The event location is 4242 R Dean Coleman Rd (Cedarock area). Registration fee is $20; children 13 and under may participate for free. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by October 7; later registrants may receive shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on October 18, 2025.

Course and logistics

The course is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) on moderate terrain. The route runs mainly on a dirt trail with a brief paved section and includes roots, small rocks, and uneven ground. Medical staff will be on standby. The event is organized as a fun run/walk, so official times are not recorded unless a participant requests a racing bib and time recording. There will be a snacks and water station near check-in, and an Italian ice vendor (Sunset Slush) on site. Spectator access points are available along the trail. Proceeds from the event benefit the United Way of Alamance County, with a focus on housing stability. Sponsors include local businesses such as Ciao Pizza, Harrison's, The Sweat Lab MMA & Fitness, Dave's Furniture, Shiloh Presbyterian Church, and Graham Sporting Goods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk
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